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Spring raffle winners and how to enter for Summer

Entering our raffle is one way you can make a real difference to us as a charity. See who won our Spring raffle and how to enter our Summer raffle.
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Donkeys Sid and Sal bring joy to three generations of family

Since being rehomed in 2017, Sid and Sal have formed a special bond with Guardians Pauline Kinahan, ten-year-old June and 101-year-old Kathleen.
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BeeBee’s journey since being abandoned at a few days old

BeeBee the mule was abandoned outside the gates of our Open Farm in Liscaroll when she was only a few days old, and we have been following her progress ever since.
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Supporting donkeys and their owners in Peru

Donkeys and their owners in the remote Maras district in Peru have received vital support and training thanks to a collaborative project with a local non-profit organisation.
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Protecting your donkey from midges this summer 

A common skin condition known as 'sweet itch' is caused by the Culicoides midge, and certain donkeys are hypersensitive to the midge's saliva, causing this allergy.
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The long-term solution to the donkey welfare crisis

The demand for donkey welfare services has put pressure on our sanctuary in recent years, and now we're focused on long-term solutions.
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Donkeys help hospital residents build self-esteem and confidence

Since being rehomed at the psychiatric hospital in Dublin, Fergus and Foley have shown how both donkeys and people can benefit from animal assisted activities.
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Hopeful future for Solus and Mistletoe after Co Mayo rescue

Our intervention has made a profound difference in the lives of a mare and her foal that were living in a dark shed with four other donkeys suffering from years of neglect.
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Good news for Joe after biopsy reveals ear mass was benign

After being alerted to a small mass in Joe’s ear by our New Arrivals team, our Veterinary Department stepped in to remove it.
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Donkey relinquished into our care gives birth to foal

A mare relinquished into our care along with three other donkeys when their owner was unable to care for the large group has given birth to a foal.
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