Welfare enquiries

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland's welfare team surrounded by three donkeys

If you are concerned about the welfare of a donkey or mule through cruelty or neglect in the UK, please complete our online checklist.

Alternatively, please call our welfare advice line on 01395 578222 Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm to speak to our experienced welfare team.

In order for us to investigate any welfare concerns it is important that we have as many details as possible. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Your details

Title

Firstname

Surname

Email confirmation

Telephone

Mobile

Country

Address lookup

Street address

Post town

Postal code

Donkey owner details

Name of owner (if known)

Telephone

Mobile

Address of owner (if known)

Location

Please provide the location of the donkey or mule.

what3words

Use the what3words app to find the precise location.

Google Pin Drop

Donkey/mule details

How many donkeys or mules are there?

3-5

6-10

More than 10

Sex

Male

Female

All males

All females

Mixture of males and females

Don't know

Colour

Black

Brown

Grey

Skewbald (brown/black - white)

Various colours

Feet

Which of the following images would best indicate what the feet look like?

Please describe any visible wounds

Are there any signs of lameness?

Yes

Don't know

Are there any signs of parasites?

For example: lice, etc.

Yes

Don't know

Are there any signs of illness?

For example: discharge from the nose, lethargy, etc.

Yes

Don't know

Paddock area

Questions	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to clean water?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to appropriate feed/grazing?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to a clean environment?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is the environment free from hazards?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to available shelter?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to a comfortable resting area?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there an opportunity for regular exercise?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Are there opportunities for enrichment? For example: logs to chew, balls to play with, etc.	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Are there any other animals?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A

Additional information

Other details

Is there any legal access, such as a footpatth or public right of way?

Yes

Don't know

Have you reported your concern to any other organisation?

Yes

Which other organisations have you been in touch with?

When did you last see the donkey/mule?

If you don't know the exact date, please provide an approximate date.

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