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By Conservation Correspondent The hot summer weather has helped to ensure a bumper year for orchids at The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon, and among them one of the country’s more unusual species has been spotted growing in sanctuary woodland. The bird’s-nest orchid was recently discovered by
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By Animals Correspondent A herd of donkeys in Devon are enjoying an unusual new addition to their paddocks after used street sweeper brushes were transformed into giant back scratchers. The brushes, donated by East Devon District Council's StreetScene team, have found a second life at The Donkey Sanctuary&
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By Animals Correspondent A pair of donkeys have found a home for life near Great Torrington in North Devon, after their new Guardians pulled out all the stops to rid their land of a poisonous plant. When Harriet and her husband, Andy welcomed donkeys Bobby and Sasha to their smallholding
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By Charities Correspondent Donkeys are being celebrated around the world this week as part of World Donkey Day — and it turns out there’s a lot more to them than most people realise. To mark the occasion on 8 May, The Donkey Sanctuary has been sharing some of the more
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By Charities Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary has won the Smiley Charity ‘People’s Choice’ Gold award for its campaign film, ‘Stolen Donkeys, Stolen Futures’ The compelling short film which illustrates the devastating human and animal cost behind the cruel donkey skin trade, received the greatest number of public votes in
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By Animals Correspondent Brazil has taken a major step to protect its donkeys after a court ruling banned their slaughter in one state—forcing the closure of the country’s last remaining donkey slaughterhouse. A Federal Court in Bahia ruled that donkey killings must stop immediately, citing animal cruelty, health
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By Animals Correspondent Two runaway donkeys who repeatedly wandered onto a busy Worcestershire road have been given a safe new start — after police called in the experts. The mischievous pair, spotted straying near Pershore time and time again, were causing concern for motorists and locals, with officers from West Mercia
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By Animals Correspondent Even for students of equine medicine it can be a surprise to learn about how different donkeys and mules are from horses, as one group of visitors recently found out during a day at The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon. The first port of call for the
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By Animals Correspondent Cupid’s arrow has struck — at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth! This week, the sanctuary’s four-legged residents were treated to heart-shaped Valentine’s enrichment treats, carefully crafted by their devoted grooms. Sculpted willow hearts were packed with strawberries, carrots, bananas and watermelon, giving the
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By Animals Correspondent The star of hit TV series Donkey King says The Donkey Sanctuary was the place to visit to help him learn the ‘gold standard in donkey care’. Former media executive Ron King co-founded Oscar’s Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary in 2021, and now viewers can
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By Animals Correspondent Just a few days before Christmas, The Donkey Sanctuary led several organisations in the rescue of six mules and two ponies, who were living on an exposed hillside in rural south Wales. Responding to a request for operational support from the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust in
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By Animals Correspondent A pair of rescued donkeys and two foals born to mares from the same rescue, are settling in to their new forever homes just in time for Christmas, thanks to the supportive efforts of The Donkey Sanctuary. Staff from The Donkey Sanctuary were among the 100 charity
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By Animals Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary is part of a consortium behind a pioneering project in Nepal to improve mule welfare while fostering environmental sustainability and strengthening remote communities. Implementing a One Welfare approach, the Gallop for Good project aims to create positive and sustainable change across a wide range
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By Animals Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon was illuminated by the warm glow of thousands of candles on Friday evening, as the charity held its annual Carols by Candlelight service. Hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter, Emma Britton, The Donkey Sanctuary’s choir led proceedings with
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By Animals Correspondent Former Strictly Come Dancing star Flavia Cacace quickstepped her way back to The Donkey Sanctuary recently when she spent the day at its Sidmouth site. The Donkey Sanctuary was thrilled to welcome back the professional dancer and animal advocate to spend time meeting some of the charity’
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By Charities Correspondent Frontline staff from several animal welfare organisations took time out from their demanding roles to take part in a range of wellbeing sessions at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon recently. The group, which included staff from Flicka, Ash, Margaret Green and the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, were