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For the first time, The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare have taken part in the annual Climate Week NYC.

You may have seen Rocky, Jenny and Eidie on TV in December 2019 when their story featured on Channel 5’s Help the Animals, but do you remember their story?

It is with great sadness that we announce that the dearly loved Jonty has passed at the age of 18.

Donkeys are one of Britain’s favourite animals, despite more than half of people wrongly believing they are stubborn, a study has revealed.

We’re incredibly saddened to share the news that Brandy, one of our much loved miniature donkeys, has passed at the age of 26.

Pluto was a quieter member of his herd at our Sidmouth sanctuary. His calm and conscientious demeanour made him the ideal companion for Donk, who was suffering from a broken heart after the loss of a long-time friend.

Meet Roxy and Lola, a charismatic pair who have been making the most of the quieter months at Sidmouth while the sanctuary remains temporarily closed to visitors.

A call by the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, for all donkey, horse and pony owners to microchip their animals ahead of an Autumn deadline has been backed by The Donkey Sanctuary.

Wildlife has thrived under lockdown at our sanctuary in Sidmouth as paths, walkways and verges have become a riot of pinks, purples, blues and yellows after wildflowers reaped the benefit while we remain temporarily closed.

With the recent Covid-19 lockdown challenges, we have all had to learn to be more adaptable. Like swapping a keyboard for a wheelbarrow for instance.