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
The group comprised members of one of the smallest and one of the largest donkey breeds
The foal born, on Easter weekend, will have a “home for life”
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
The foal faced a ‘race against the clock’ for survival after his mother rejected him
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
The nine-year-old, who shares a field with 10 other miniature donkeys, could usually be found nearby munching on lush grass
‘Pregnant jennys, foals and sick animals are being stolen and transported miles without food, water or rest’
The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Sidmouth became aware of Cenizo after it saw tweets from concerned followers.
‘The donkeys are continually assessed and if they show any signs of stress they are taken off the programme’
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
The sanctuary plans to build a memorial garden for donkeys like Arnie who have ‘made their mark”’ over the years.
The Duchess of Cornwall named a foal as part of her birthday trip to commemorate the Donkey sanctuary’s 50th anniversary
The donkey lost his sight after he trod on a sharp thorn
‘It is heartbreaking to think what would have happened had the welfare team at Appleby not spotted her plight’
The donkeys have had a ‘transformation in temperament and trust’
The herd has been rescued, with a ‘happy, healthy future ahead’
‘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’