The Donkey Sanctuary

Donkey saved from ‘dire circumstances’ in Mexican ‘jail’

The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Sidmouth became aware of Cenizo after it saw tweets from concerned followers.

‘Life-saving’ blood transfusion scheme launched to help sick donkeys

‘The donkeys are continually assessed and if they show any signs of stress they are taken off the programme’

Donkeys abandoned as owners flee severe flooding

The Donkey Sanctuary has sent £5,000 to a not-for-profit organisation to fund shelter, food, water and veterinary care for donkeys in need

‘He was loved by us all’: tributes paid after rare donkey put down

The sanctuary plans to build a memorial garden for donkeys like Arnie who have ‘made their mark”’ over the years.

Adorable donkey foal and three-year-old singer make Duchess welcome on birthday visit

The Duchess of Cornwall named a foal as part of her birthday trip to commemorate the Donkey sanctuary’s 50th anniversary

‘Bug-eyed’ mask hoped to help donkey who lost his sight

The donkey lost his sight after he trod on a sharp thorn

Rescued donkey ‘bounces back’ after losing best friend

Mule abandoned at Appleby 2018 becomes ‘firm favourite’

‘It is heartbreaking to think what would have happened had the welfare team at Appleby not spotted her plight’

Lonely donkeys with sight issues overcome hurdles to form ‘incredible’ bond

The donkeys have had a ‘transformation in temperament and trust’

Mares and foals found living in ‘dreadful’ conditions

The herd has been rescued, with a ‘happy, healthy future ahead’

Nearly 500 donkeys sentenced to slaughter saved from ‘death farm’ *Warning: upsetting image*

‘Donkeys are routinely being slaughtered in huge numbers worldwide to meet the increasing demand for their skins, which are used to produce a traditional Chinese remedy called ejiao’

Runners and riders gear up to tackle London Marathon for good causes

A world record 414,168 people applied for places in this year’s 26.2-mile challenge, on 28 April

World’s oldest mule, Tootsie, put down aged 56

‘He was a mule with loads of personality, much loved by our staff and supporters’

Six miniature donkeys who faced uncertain future find new home together

It seemed an ‘impossible task’ finding the six a home together

Outcry of donkeys carrying ‘overweight’ tourists prompts cruises to back campaign

A video made for the new campaign asks holidaymakers to stop and think before they take donkey or mule rides

Donkeys thriving after ear amputations

‘Vets first tried to use gentler therapies, such as the application of chemotherapeutic ointments, which unfortunately had no effect.’

New life for donkeys found living on rotten carrots and filthy water

The donkeys were rescued along with 31 horses last year

Stark welfare warning over impact of donkey smuggling

An investigation sponsored by an international welfare charity has claimed donkeys are being smuggled into Kenya to keep up with the demand for their hides

Rider weight limit imposed for Santorini donkeys

Riders on the Greek island must weigh no more than 15st 7lb or 20% of each donkey’s weight

How donkeys transformed one woman’s life #WorldMentalHealthDay

‘I now feel happy, and the experience has given me the confidence to want to go out and do more things’