Category: DONKEY WELFARE

World Donkey Day

World Donkey Day

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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Acton CA, Photo: Christina Weyer

8th May is World Donkey Day!

Celebrating the enormous contribution that donkeys make to the world, and giving thanks to those who work tirelessly to improve the lives of working donkeys and rescue donkeys worldwide, those who provide enriching donkey hire and donkey therapy programmes, and anyone who gives donkeys a loving home.  

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Thank you to the following for contributing their donkey photos:

Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, Farmersfield Rest home for Elderly Donkeys, Egypt Equine Aid, Lucy’s Sanctuary for Holy Land Donkeys, Texas Miracle Ranch, Megan Hensley, Eselgarten Pondorf, Dyfi Donkeys, Blackberry Donkeys Donkey Hire, Wellground Miniature Donkeys, Les Minis de Durbuy, Sheila Gabrielson, Melody Daugherty, Jamie Scanlon-kanski, Jacqueline Kueffer Kyrouac, Spitalfields City Farm, The Flicka Foundation, Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary, Diane Morris Neely, Shelly LaFountain and Rick Dawes.  

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A Beginner’s Guide to Donkey Trekking

A Beginner’s Guide to Donkey Trekking

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Copain Donkey Trekking in Provence

Following my six-day trek with a donkey in Provence, southern France, this is my handy guide for donkey trekkers, including donkey care, handling, packing, weight limits and what to take… Read more ›

Donkey Check-Ups!

Donkey Check-Ups!

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Mark Kerr, Donkey Welfare Adviser for The Donkey Sanctuary

Donkey Home Visit with Mark Kerr, Donkey Welfare Adviser 

It’s February and there’s a gale blowing. I pass a fallen tree on the way. I’m meeting Mark at a garden centre in Horsham, West Sussex. We’ve managed to pick the day of Storm Doris. We navigate rows of plant pots and brightly coloured flowers and take refuge in the café. Read more ›

Special Insight: Life as a Donkey Welfare Adviser

Special Insight: Life as a Donkey Welfare Adviser

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Mark Kerr, Donkey Welfare Adviser for The Donkey Sanctuary

Introducing Mark Kerr, Donkey Welfare Adviser for The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary has been a feature of life for donkey lovers in the UK and around the world for nearly fifty years. Since its humble beginnings in 1968, with one donkey called Naughty Face, it has grown into one of the most important animal charities in the world. The first and last word on donkeys. Open 365 days a year from 9am until dusk, they are always there, letting us know that we’re right to love these amazing creatures and do all we can to protect them. Read more ›