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One of the UK's rarest animals thriving at Paccombe Farm
11 January 2021
One of the UK’s rarest mammals appears to be thriving at our Paccombe Farm in Devon. Learn more about dormice and the steps we are taking to help in their conservation.
Casey makes great strides
6 January 2021
Casey was born with ballerina syndrome and could only walk on the tips of his toes. Learn about the programme of stretching, physiotherapy and remedial farrier work that has helped to transform his life.
Mary and Della's Christmas miracle
23 December 2020
With two days to go until Christmas, 17-year-old donkey Mary and her daughter Della needed a festive miracle.
2020 Christmas Raffle winners
17 December 2020
We are delighted to announce the winning ticket numbers for our Christmas 2020 Raffle. And the winners are…
Secure future for Happiness, the donkey
27 November 2020
A young donkey who lived a free-roaming life in the New Forest National Park, now has a secure future after she was brought into our care.
Bella’s trip to the dentist
13 November 2020
Older donkeys require a bit of extra care, particularly when it comes to their teeth. Read on to learn about Bella’s recent trip to the dentist and the teamwork that goes into keeping our resident donkey herd fit and healthy.
Starving donkeys thriving after Storm Dennis rescue
12 November 2020
A group of starving donkeys, including a three-month old foal, were all in a poor state of health when we found them living in a waterlogged field strewn with barbed wire and broken glass.
Four pioneering tools to improve donkey welfare
5 November 2020
We're always looking at new ways to help improve the welfare of the donkeys in our care and the millions more located across the globe.
Sanctuary from your sofa nominated in The Drum Awards for Social Media
5 November 2020
Our popular live streamed event ‘Sanctuary from your sofa’ has received further recognition, this time in The Drum Social Buzz Awards.
Beach Boxes get new sand area
22 October 2020
Our group of 11 Mediterranean miniature donkeys now have an area of sand to enjoy alongside their paddock.
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