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Welcome to the  Donkey Rescue UK Website, we hope you enjoy your visit.

We have added a lot of new features and pages so you can really understand the work we do here in Shropshire.

Please Note  - We are now closed to the public except for special open days.
OPEN DAYS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER AND WATERLOGGED GROUND.
ZULU the only Zorse in the UK is going into training with  JIVE PONY an amzing display team!! Check back for more updates.
If you are coming to see a particular animal, please call first to check they are here and not out promoting Donkey Rescue UK.
In wet or windy weather the sanctuary may not be able to open for health and safety reasons. If in doubt, please call before traveling to see us.WE ARE ONLY OPEN ON SPECIAL OPEN DAYS.

CAN YOU HELP?
Can you offer a home to a pair of donkeys? We are now looking for loving families to adopt some of our donkeys. You will need shelter, minimum of an acre, and a warm barn or stable. You will also need to be within an hours drive of the sanctuary.


And meet the ZONKEYS! www.donkeymixtures.co.uk our amazing new animals.

Why not make a collection of unwanted clothes and accessories, and ask for a collection from your own home from www.clothesforcash.com and choose to donate your collection to Donkey Rescue UK. It is so easy.

Irish Donkeys saved from slaughter, see news page for more info.


Volunteers Desperately needed, must be over 16. Please get in touch if you can spare a few hours a week. 07975 516219

We are looking for a new Trustee to join the charity. If you think you have the time and qualities to be a trustee of Donkey Rescue UK, please contact us.

Workshops

We have Donkey Care Workshop Days, where disabled or disadvantaged children can come and meet the donkeys, learn how to care for them, groom them, love them and sometimes even ride them.

Help Us

We always need volunteers if you can help at the sanctuary, with fundraising or events please contact us today.

Donkey Care Workshops

Here at Donkey Rescue UK we like to use the gentle nature of our donkeys to benefit those who need it most.

We have donkey care workshop days, where disabled or disadvantaged children can come and meet the donkeys, learn how to care for them, groom them, love them and sometimes even ride them.

The response that some children have to animals is amazing, and the donkeys can often get positive reactions from children where members of the human race can’t even come close!

We will take our donkeys to schools or youth groups, care and residential homes, WI talks and demonstrations, and we even take them to church when required.

Donkeys are kind, loyal animals and are therapeutic to children and adults alike. We strongly believe that it is important that everyone gets the chance to see first hand how these beautiful creatures recognise the goodness in human nature, and how kindness to animals reaps its rewards. Education is key, and allowing people, especially children, less fortunate than ourselves to come and spend time interacting with the donkeys is a privilege and a very special part of what we do.



If you would like to know more information about this aspect of our work, or you would like to make a donation, please get in touch, we would love to talk to you.