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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.

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.

After being alerted to a small mass in Joe’s ear by our New Arrivals team, our Veterinary Department stepped in to remove it.

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.

Archer and Zeke, who were alone and frightened after being abandoned, are now receiving the care they need thanks to our collaborative efforts.

A goat and donkey that were abandoned in the cold and wet weather are now getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of our welfare team.

A stallion donkey trapped by water near a motorway has received the care he needs and is looking for his forever home.

In addition to combating the donkey welfare crisis here in Ireland, The Donkey Sanctuary also supports equids across the globe.

When searching for a home for Shamrock, the perfect opportunity arose when we were contacted by an owner seeking a companion for his lonely donkey.

When we discovered three abandoned donkeys with severely overgrown hooves, we worked with the ISPCA to help bring them to safety.