Sweet-natured Hector gets on with everyone in the Manchester herd, but especially his best friend Sam.
This adorable little chap maybe small in size but is big in personality. His laid-back friendly nature makes him a big hit with everyone he meets.
The only miniature donkey on our adoption scheme, pint-size Hector loves all the attention he gets from his many admirers.
Adopt this unique little donkey today or give him as gift to that special one in your life.
Important news about our regional centres
The Donkey Sanctuary is proposing the closure of four of our Donkey Assisted Activity (DAA) centres in Manchester, Ivybridge, Birmingham and Leeds, and for Belfast to become a small sanctuary and re-homing centre. This is subject to a consultation process, which begins week commencing 20 May.
The changes are being proposed to ensure we can continue to deliver our core mission to improve the welfare of donkeys in the UK and around the world.
Throughout the consultation period, all centres involved will be closed to visitors and we will be in touch with all those who have booked visits. Our main site in Sidmouth, Devon, remains open to visitors.
No decisions will be made about the long-term future of the centres until after the consultation process has been concluded in early August 2024. We will endeavour to contact all those impacted as soon as the outcome is known.
Adopt a donkey today
Become part of our donkeys’ lives for just £3 a month. By adopting a donkey for yourself or a loved one, you will be guaranteeing their future with us where they will never want for warmth, care or food. Your adoption will be helping us to reach more donkeys and mules in need worldwide.
We aim to get your beautiful adoption pack or renewal pack to you within 14 days. Please be aware that we use Royal Mail to send these, and delivery is subject to any delays that they may be experiencing.
If you are adopting a donkey as a gift, please note the pack will arrive in The Donkey Sanctuary branded packaging.
Why adopt a donkey?
Your ongoing support will reach out to donkeys around the world. It will buy food and medicine, pay for vets and farriers, and build shelters and hospitals. And, most importantly of all, it rescues helpless donkeys from hopeless situations. Adopt a donkey for yourself today or share the joy by giving the gift of a donkey adoption to a loved one. By adopting a donkey you are doing something amazing.
What's included?
Find your perfect match today and you or your loved one will receive a beautiful adoption pack.
