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Two donkeys who live at one of our more unique Donkey Guardian homes have been treated to spacious new accommodation.

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A pair of donkeys who lost their companions in separate Guardian homes have formed a new bonded friendship at The Donkey Sanctuary – a bond they will take to their forever home on one of our East Devon farms.

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A team of specialist NHS nurses who support vulnerable children in the Manchester area took time out from their busy working lives to spend some wellbeing time with our resident herd.

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We go behind the scenes with one of our dedicated farm team members to reveal just some of the expertise that goes into caring for donkeys – and a new piece of equipment making the work easier.

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Four donkeys and three other equines are now safe after a distressing video that circulated online appeared to show one of the donkeys being dragged by a car.

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Rehomed donkeys Ben and Pedro.

A donkey who lost his companions in the space of two years is hoping to strike it third time lucky after being matched with a new friend.

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As many of our sites are now buzzing with the sound of summer insects, it is the perfect time to take part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count.