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Adopt a donkey

Choose your favourite donkey

How adoption helps

From just £3 a month, your ongoing support reaches donkeys around the world. It helps to provide food and medicines, pay for vets and builds shelters and hospitals. Most importantly of all, it can help rescue helpless donkeys from hopeless situations.

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A charming chap, who despite losing an eye still has a big personality and a radar for fun.

A charming chap

Cleo is a social butterfly and loves spending time with both humans and donkeys alike.

A social butterfly

A sweet, calm donkey enjoying his golden years and always putting others before himself.

A sweet boy

Drizzle is a laid-back and popular member of her herd. Her gorgeous coat makes her easy to spot.

A ray of sunshine

A sweet-natured girl with the most gorgeous fluffy coat, earning her the nickname Fluffy Felicity!

A fluffy girl

A curious donkey who always loves trying new activities and basking in the sun.

A laid back boy

A playful and inquisitive donkey that is always up for some fun and likes to keep his grooms on their toes.

An inquisitive boy

Marko is an incredibly playful and energetic donkey, always willing to play with his donkeys friends at our Belfast sanctuary.

A bundle of energy

Miniature in size but mighty in personality, Maverick is a big character at our Sidmouth sanctuary.

A playful boy

Peanut may be a miniature donkey, but he is a big foodie and loves activities which involve his favourite treats.

A loving miniature

Percy the Poitou is our largest adoption donkey. His distinctive long, thick coat makes him stand out from the crowd.

A gentle giant

A popular and sociable donkey who is an expert at having fun. He always knows how to brighten up everyone’s day.

An expert at fun

Theo is an incredibly laid-back character, who loves spending time with his son David.

A brave dad

A fun-loving fellow, Timothy is always on hand to cheer up his donkey friends on a dull day.

A lovable boy

His name may be Tornado, but this charming donkey is a very gentle and polite member of his herd.

A gentle donkey

A confident chap who is easy to spot with his recognisable brown and white markings and pink nose.

A fun-loving boy

Zena is a sweet girl who overcame the odds after a difficult start to life. Nowadays, she loves playing with her donkey friends.

A sweet girl

Adoption pack - what's included

Why adopt a donkey?

When you adopt a donkey with The Donkey Sanctuary your ongoing support will reach donkeys around the world. It could help buy food and medicines, help to pay for vets and help build shelters and hospitals. And, most importantly of all, it can rescue helpless donkeys from hopeless situations.

By adopting a donkey for yourself, or sharing the joy by giving the gift of a donkey adoption to a loved one, 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 (we aim to deliver within 14 days). Your pack will include:

  1. Two gorgeous portraits of your donkey and their story
  2. A display frame for your portraits
  3. Four beautiful postcards to share
  4. Your adoption certificate
  5. Your keepsake membership card
  6. A guide to getting the most from your adoption
  7. Two updates on your donkey in spring and autumn.
Adoption pack