The Donkey Sanctuary

Whispering Willows sanctuary owner banned after 137 horses removed and two put down  

“Sadly, when things went wrong, these horses suffered the consequences”

‘Truly magical’: heartbroken donkey finds reason to live again with new friend

The 24-year-old donkey had been left “forlorn and lonely” following the loss of his best friend to colic

Euthanasia ‘may be the only option’ for donkey found suffering on waste site

A second donkey was found suffering with thrush and white line disease in all four hooves

Pony found in garden shed ‘in pain with every step’ put down

Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary

Remarkable recovery for ‘ballerina’ donkey thanks to life-changing care

A young donkey who was born with “ballerina syndrome” that meant he could only stand on tiptoes has made a remarkable recovery.

‘Once in a generation‘ opportunity in fight against long-distance transport for slaughter

Bless you! Donkey snorts snow as equids enjoy  wintry weather

Piglet, Doug and Sonny are among the donkeys pictured enjoying the snowfall

Donkeys rescued from filth celebrate a year of freedom this Christmas

The pair were discovered in 2019 with “extremely overgrown” hooves, standing in faeces and filth with no access to the fields outside

Donkeys to star in online carols by candlelight event

‘No justification’ for ‘worst case of neglect’ seen by welfare inspector

The man pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering when he appeared in court last month following the SSPCA investigation

Starving donkeys found living among shards of glass ‘thriving’ since rescue

Donkeys rescued during Storm Dennis from a site strewn with broken glass and barbed are growing in confidence seven months on

Major equine welfare charity to remain closed to the public until 2021 *H&H Plus*

Happy ending for trio of donkeys rescued ‘malnourished and shivering’ on New Year’s Eve

‘It’s so rewarding to know they are now safe and thriving thanks to the hard work of all our welfare staff and grooms’

Little and large among group of donkeys taken in by charity

The group comprised members of one of the smallest and one of the largest donkey breeds

‘It’s a joy to see their relationship grow’: healthy lockdown foal born to rescued jenny

The foal born, on Easter weekend, will have a “home for life”

Carrot donations, wheeled horses and star jumps: charities look to alternative fundraising measures

While visitor centres are closed and events cancelled, activities including sponsorship, donations, and art sales could help raise vital funds with support from the public

Equine charities among those hit by coronavirus pandemic

Donkey foal without a mother makes his way in the world with new-found friends

The foal faced a ‘race against the clock’ for survival after his mother rejected him

Donkey foals ‘step forward into life without fear’ after herd rescued from squalor

The Donkey Sanctuary adviser was concerned for the welfare of the herd, in particular four pregnant mares forced to live in such “confined and unsanitary” conditions

Security cameras needed to pin down pint-sized equine escape artist

The nine-year-old, who shares a field with 10 other miniature donkeys, could usually be found nearby munching on lush grass