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Betty and Bubbles: The cost of changing lives

With an unprecedented financial toll being placed on our work to sustainably transform lives for donkeys across Ireland, your support is more vital than ever.
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New beginnings with donkeys Hope and Mini

Animal lovers Natalie Arnett and her husband Paul Barton embarked on an exciting journey with Hope and Mini.
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New start for overweight and anxious mule Maria

A mule living at our sanctuary has shown remarkable improvement following extensive behavioural work.
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From east to west: Providing critical cross-country care

Our welfare advisers cover hundreds of kilometres to provide care for donkeys in need, and your support makes this possible.
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May on the mend following surgery to remove her left eye

A donkey at our biggest farm in Cork has recently undergone successful surgery to remove her left eye.
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2024 Spring raffle winners announced

We are delighted to announce the winning ticket numbers for our Spring Raffle 2024. And the winners are…
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Creating a kinder future for donkeys

Donkeys need your help and support to secure a brighter future. By supporting our work, you could be their lifeline and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
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Best Tourist Attraction award for our Open Farm

The Donkey Sanctuary has been named the Best Tourist Attraction (Free Admission) by the 'Best in Cork' awards!
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Reunited with their rescuer five years on

This January, Ciara O'Kelly visited our Open Farm and had a heartwarming reunion with seven foals she helped rescue five years ago.
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Danke sehr to our Community Champions!

Danke sehr to the German-language students who hosted a German themed coffee morning to raise money for The Donkey Sanctuary.
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