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Adopt a donkey

Adopt a Donkey

By adopting a donkey for yourself, or sharing the joy by gifting a donkey adoption to a loved one, you are doing something amazing.

Choose your favourite donkey

How adoption helps

From £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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Ashley

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

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A charming chap
Adoption donkey Ashley
A grey donkey grazing on grass.
Adoption donkey Ashley

Cleo

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

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A social butterfly
A dark brown donkey grazing in a field with a light grey donkey stood behind
A dark brown donkey in a field
A dark brown donkey standing sideways but looking forward in a field

Cocoa

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

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A sweet boy
A brown donkey with a white nose in a field
A brown donkey with a white nose in a field
A brown donkey with a white nose in a field

Drizzle

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

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A ray of sunshine
A white and brown donkey stood in a field
A white and brown donkey stood in a field
A white and brown donkey stood in a field

Felicity

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

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A fluffy girl
A brown donkey with a white nose in a field
A brown donkey with a white nose in a field
A brown donkey with a white nose in a field

Jasper

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

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A laid-back boy
A grey and brown donkey stood in a field
A grey donkey in a field
A grey and brown donkey stood in a field

Jimmy

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

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An inquisitive boy
A brown donkey stood in a field
A brown donkey in a field
A brown donkey in a field

Marko

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

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A bundle of energy
A brown donkey stood in a field
A brown donkey smelling a wooden branch
A brown donkey stood in a field

Maverick

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

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A playful boy
A white donkey with blue eyes in a field
A white donkey with blue eyes in a field
A white donkey with blue eyes in a field

Peanut

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

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A loving miniature
A grey donkey in a field
A grey donkey in a field
A grey donkey in a field

Percy

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

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A gentle giant
A Poitou donkey stood in a field
A Poitou donkey stood in a field
A Potiou donkey grazing in a field

Tat

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

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An expert at fun
A brown and grey donkey stood in a field
A brown and grey donkey stood in a field
A brown and grey donkey stood in a field

Theo

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

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A brave dad
A skewbald donkey in a field
A skewbald donkey in a field
A skewbald donkey in a field

Tornado

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

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A gentle donkey
A dark brown donkey stood in a field
A dark brown donkey stood in a field
A dark brown donkey stood in a field

Walter

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

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A fun-loving boy
A skewbald donkey in a field with yellow flowers
A skewbald donkey in a field with yellow flowers
A skewbald donkey in a field with yellow flowers

Zena

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

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A sweet girl
A dark brown donkey in a field
A dark brown donkey in a field
A dark brown donkey in a field

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