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Patricia and Lilybee have been coming on leaps and bounds since joining the herd at The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland. Find out about how they are getting on.

We are delighted to announce the winning ticket numbers for our Summer Raffle 2021. And the winners are…

Motorbike-powered anti-poaching patrols and grassroots initiatives on the Tanzania-Kenya border have been successfully clamping down on the illegal trafficking of donkeys.

A donkey who lived on his own in a shed is now thriving at a Guardian home with a new best friend called Pedro.

After being alerted to Rolo’s inflamed eyes our Veterinary Department stepped in to help him recover. Find out more about his story here.

A pair of donkeys whose lives were turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic have joined a new loving home in central Italy.

Three neglected donkeys whose hooves had grown so long they were struggling to walk are now recovering thanks to our help. Find out more here.

It may be tempting to offer a donkey or horse a little treat when you pass them. However, you may cause some serious health complications. We caught up with Intern Veterinary Surgeon Jamie Forrest to find out more.

Ben Hart, our Senior Lead in Behaviour and Human Behaviour Change, looks at some of the ways to help donkeys with their mental and physical health.

A rescued mule called Marty has been spending his days exploring with six donkeys who live at one of our wonderful Guardian homes.