Animals
By Jill Dando News A tiny foal born to a mother who was rescued in one of our most complex and historic operations is thriving in sanctuary care three years on. Three-year-old Honey resides at our New Arrivals Unit in Devon alongside her mother Piglet, nine. However, the happy life
Animals
By Jill Dando News Although the site has been closed to visitors yesterday and today because of the heavy snow, dedicated staff are there to ensure the donkeys have all they need to withstand the cold weather. Donkeys are not naturally suited to freezing, damp conditions having evolved in parts
Animals
By Jill Dando News A pair of miniature donkey foals, who were born to mares following The Donkey Sanctuary’s biggest ever rescue operation, are part of the herd enjoying life in a new nature inspired enrichment paddock in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary in Devon, South England. Close
Animals
By Jill Dando News A donkey has bounced back to health after a potentially fatal condition was treated by vets with the most unlikely remedy - 24 litres of fizzy cola drink. The miracle cola was administered by a vet in carefully controlled conditions via a tube up the donkey’
Animals
By Jill Dando News It is good news for donkeys at a superb sanctuary. The Donkey Sanctuary’s ecology and conservation team and their volunteers have been using centuries-old methods of managing hedges to help improve the environment for native wildlife and create effective windbreaks and enrichment features for the