Keep up-to-date with all our latest news here in the UK and from projects around the world.

Working donkeys in Ethiopia carrying water

The Donkey Sanctuary to co-host forum with Ethiopian government

20 November 2018
The Donkey Sanctuary and the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture will co-host a forum on Thursday 29 November in Addis Ababa, where they will commit to safeguarding the country's national donkey herd.
Steps in front of visitor entrance

The Donkey Sanctuary wins two Primary Times Awards

19 November 2018
The Donkey Sanctuary has scooped two awards in the Primary Times 2018 Reader Star Awards, winning the Favourite Family Attraction (Half Day) and Free Local Family Event categories.
Maisie, Indie and Oscar at the new arrivals unit

A future without fear

15 November 2018
When a trio of mules came into our care earlier this year, they were terrified of human contact. To help them settle into life at the sanctuary, we've been providing them with specialist behavioural support.
Silhouette of British troops taking mules to water along the Amiens-Albert road October 1916

Of mules and men

9 November 2018
To mark the centenary of the end of World War I, we bring you a story of conflict, misunderstanding, trust, work and friendship. The story of the soldiers and their mules.
Peter Wright, Yorkshire Vet with donkey foal

Channel 5 launches 'Help the Animals at Christmas'

8 November 2018
Today Channel 5 officially announces Help the Animals at Christmas, a new live show on Friday 21 December. Channel 5 will be promoting the Help the Animals Appeal, raising funds for UK animal welfare charitable organisations and showcasing the work of five incredible UK animal charities, RSPCA, Scottish SPCA, Blue Cross, The Donkey Sanctuary and Wildlife Aid Foundation.
Donkey ears and mane

Lucky the donkey saved from the bottom of a well

7 November 2018
A stricken donkey has been lifted to safety from a disused well in The Gambia thanks to the quick-thinking of The Donkey Sanctuary’s partner on the ground.
Lone donkey living on Inishturk in Ireland

Hail to the King

7 November 2018
Meet The King, the sole remaining donkey on the remote island of Inishturk, off the coast of Ireland. Now 27 years old, he spent his earlier life without even a name, let alone a title.
Miniature donkey with neddies sat on a water trough

Neddies of Remembrance

1 November 2018
To mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, we’re raffling off two crochet donkeys: Poppy and Tommy. All money raised will be split evenly between The Donkey Sanctuary and The Royal British Legion.
Francis stroking Harbin during donkey assisted therapy session

Donkeys help improve key life skills

1 November 2018
Francis started attending our sanctuary in Leeds regularly when he was four years-old for donkey-assisted therapy. Francis has complex physical disabilities, and the sessions helped with his core body strength.
Herd of donkeys in a field

Donkeys and fireworks - top tips

1 November 2018
The Donkey Sanctuary is reminding donkey owners to keep their pets safe during the weeks surrounding bonfire night. Donkeys can become frightened at this time of year and occasionally bolt from firework noise and can become injured.