Meet Jasper, the curious and affectionate donkey who loves to welcome visitors with a cheerful greeting. He enjoys having his chest scratched and resting his head on his groom's shoulders.
Jasper is known as a playful and inquisitive donkey who loves exploring new activities and basking in the sun.
Jasper's a bit of a foodie with a fondness for apples, carrots, and ginger biscuits. Adopt Jasper today and welcome this playful chap into your life!
Important news about our regional centres
In May we proposed the closure 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 proposal was made to ensure we can make the best use of our donors’ money and effectively reach the millions of donkeys who desperately need our support, in the UK and around the world.
After a period of consultation, no changes have been made to these proposals. Operational activities at the four centres have now ceased, and Belfast will soon reopen as a small sanctuary and rehoming centre.
Our main site in Sidmouth, Devon, remains open as always to visitors and we thank you for your continued support.
For the latest information on all our adoption donkeys, please see our adoption FAQs.
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.
