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The Donkey Sanctuary depends entirely on donations from its supporters in order to continue with our vital work both here in Ireland, the UK and worldwide.

Sanctuary inundated with donkeys like Biscuit...

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Biscuit on arrivalBiscuit had been found abandoned by the Gardai on a housing estate in County Wicklow. He was malnourished and had painfully long feet. When our lorry driver, Eugene Butler, went to his rescue, the poor chap practically jumped into the lorry as if he wanted to be taken away from the terrible plight he was in.

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Mossie

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Mossie was found in a dreadful state. His hooves were severely overgrown and he was covered in mud.

Despite all this, his faith in humans hadn’t been lost. When our welfare team found him, he was so friendly and happy to see people - it was heart warming.

Sam's sarcoid dilemma

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Sam

We often come across cases of neglect and Sam is no exception. At three years of age, Sam certainly had not had the best start in life. Rescued by our Sanctuary in Ireland he now has a Sanctuary for life.

Out on the frontline

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Farriery for plastic shoes

The Donkey Sanctuary has a team of 12 area welfare officers, two regional welfare officers and a welfare manager who monitor donkey welfare across the country. Their work is one of the ways that your generous donations are put to use and we would not be able to offer this service without your support.

Painful hooves and ingrown wire wounds

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Long painful hooves

This lovely donkey, Paddy OD, arrived at the Sanctuary in a dreadful condition. His feet were appallingly overgrown and he had an untreated injury to his hind leg caused by a piece of wire that had become ingrown right down to the bone. It was painful for him to walk and he will now require our expert care and attention for the rest of his life.