If you're considering giving our rescued friends a home, you will be joining an extraordinary group of supporters here in the UK: our Donkey Guardians.

It takes a special type of person to rehome donkeys and mules, so thank you for considering giving our rescued friends a home.

You will be joining an extraordinary group of supporters here in the UK: our Donkey Guardians. In return, you’ll earn our unending gratitude and complete support.

Before you register your interest and apply, please read our terms and conditions.

If you think rehoming donkeys or mules could be for you, please contact us using the form below. One of our Donkey Welfare Advisers will then be in touch (within seven days) to answer any questions you may have and talk you through the practicalities of rehoming donkeys.

Alternatively, please call 01395 578222 and ask to speak to us about rehoming donkeys.

Which regional welfare area are you located?
Tell us why you would like to rehome donkeys or mules from The Donkey Sanctuary? *
Are you able to provide land for grazing?
Approximately 0.5 acre of suitable and safe grazing and/or turnout land is required for each donkey.
Such as horses, ponies, donkeys and other livestock.
Would you be prepared to erect stabling and provide hard standing?
If you do not already have a shelter and stable (3m sq), would you be prepared to erect one and provide hard standing both inside and outside the stable?
Do you have the means to provide for their daily needs?
Including food and bedding, and to cover routine health care, including dental, farriery and veterinary costs.
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Please read the terms and conditions before completing this section.
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