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Rescue and rehoming

From rescue work and life-saving veterinary care to education, training and campaigning, find out how we make a difference to donkeys in a variety of ways.

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Rehoming scheme

If they are fit, healthy and well-behaved, our aim is to find forever homes for our rescue donkeys. Could you be one?

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New arrivals

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the first stages of a rescued or relinquished donkey's journey in our new short film.

Donkey Dora being rescued

Report donkey cruelty

Have you seen a donkey or mule in distress? Find out what to do.

Sam being bottle-fed by handler

UK & Ireland rescues

The Donkey Sanctuary's welfare team is ready to respond to the next group of desperate donkeys in the UK and Ireland.

Compassion for El Rocio exchausted mule

International rescues

Our welfare and rescue work is not confined to the UK; we face many different welfare issues around the world.

Pedro in his stable

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The Donkey Sanctuary will always be a voice for donkeys - discover how you can support our latest campaigns.

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