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Seven foals found safety at The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland after being rescued from hunger and the cold of a harsh Irish winter. Seven months on, we catch up with the resilient young group.

Arnie has always been a favourite among grooms and visitors at The Donkey Sanctuary Derbyshire, with his kind nature and striking appearance. We pay tribute to the gentle giant who found a place in so many of our hearts.

Owners of donkeys transporting tourists on the Greek island of Santorini have helped improve working conditions for their animals with the collaboration of the world’s largest equine welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

Many of us donate blood to help people in need, but what happens when a donkey needs a donor? A select few at The Donkey Sanctuary have recently started giving plasma to support their poorly friends.

A donkey’s life expectancy in the UK is around 30 years, but some live well into their 50s. Meet some of our elderly donkey herd, and the grooms who dedicate themselves to caring for our golden oldies right to the end of their ‘donkey’s years’.

When a donkey is stolen to meet the demands of the skin trade, its owners must deal with the tragic loss of a beloved and essential part of their family. The Donkey Sanctuary recently met with the former donkey owners saying "No" to slaughterhouses in Kenya.

After months of dedication, team work and expert care, staff at our specialist donkey hospital have managed to save the life of Snowdrop, a rescue donkey with a gruesome and painful mass hanging from her eye.

The Donkey Sanctuary's first ever Bioblitz event took place as part of the charity’s 50th anniversary celebrations, with 548 species being discovered by an enthusiastic team of volunteers.

The first foal to be born into the care of The Donkey Sanctuary in 2019, Sweet Pea was named by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall on her recent visit to the sanctuary's international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon.

The Donkey Sanctuary recently spoke up on behalf of donkeys and mules at the United Nations High Level Political Forum. Focusing on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our representatives highlighted how donkeys are essential to sustainability.