How to adopt
Donkeys are rehomed on permanent foster, usually as a bonded pair (a single donkey only as a companion to an existing donkey). Submit the written application; a welfare officer visits your premises, you attend a short induction course at the sanctuary, then donkeys are placed. Welfare officers may inspect at any time; the donkeys remain the sanctuary's property and must be returned if circumstances change (strict no-breeding policy).
Requirements
- You must have time in your life to make a commitment to the care of your donkeys and make them a big part of your life.
- Fostered donkeys should be housed separately from all other animals and equines.
- You must own a minimum of one acre of suitable grazing land. You must also live in close proximity to this land in order to be able to visit the donkeys daily.
- Exterior perimeter fencing must be permanent, secure and well maintained. Also, donkeys must have access to clean drinking water at all times. A ‘hard stand’ must also be provided.
- A suitable stable/shelter must be provided
- Poisonous plants, shrubs and trees to be removed or fenced off as appropriate. Ragwort, Foxglove and Hemlock are the most common causes of poisoning in this country. Please see list of other poisonous plants below.