Rise and shine with Carol from Belfast. 🤗

A donkey's teeth impact every aspect of their physical wellbeing, so it's important that each and every one are regularly checked. 🦷 Find out more about donkey dental health and what to look out for ➡️ bray.news/47RMw1Z

Two donkeys who regularly strayed onto roads in Worcestershire and were at serious risk of traffic collision are now in the safety of our care. 🚨 Grapefruit and Elderflower are settling into sanctuary life in Devon after we assisted West Mercia Police to bring them to safety ➡️ bray.news/4rF3tno

What better way to mark Mother's Day this Sunday than with this adorbale throwback to adoption donkeys Peanut and Maverick as foals, finding their feet in the world with the support of their mums? ❤️

Take a break from the scroll with Charlie. 🤗

As we head into spring, the warmer, dryer weather brings with it fresh routines and care considerations for donkey owners. 🌷 Find out our tips for keeping donkeys healthy and happy in the spring months ➡️ bray.news/4rjb4bj

Here to brighten your feed with this heartwarming snap from Woods Farm. ❤️

On World Wildlife Day, we're highlighting how improving soil health at our sanctuaries is making a big difference for the donkeys and wildlife who call them home. 🐝 Find out how our team are using diverse planting to create varied habitats, perfect for foraging ➡️ bray.news/3NfXabM

We recently welcomed students from Bristol Equine Veterinary Society to spend the day at our specialist donkey hospital and Sidmouth sanctuary. 👋⁣ ⁣ The visit was an opportunity to help the vets of the future learn more about donkeys and mules, and how they differ from horses ➡️ bray.news/3OZ4YPz

When the Donkey King came to Sidmouth! 👋 We've loved seeing familiar faces on ABC’s Donkey King. Ron and the wonderful Oscar’s Place team - stars of the new docuseries - have visited us here at The Donkey Sanctuary before, and it’s been a joy to share in our mutual passion for donkeys.

Have you ever wondered what it means when we say donkeys are a 'bonded pair'? 💞 Find out more as we take an in-depth look at these unique donkey friendships ➡️ bray.news/4s2NUXq

Love was in the air at the sanctuary last week, as the herd enjoyed some special Valentine's Day-themed enrichment. 💞

We're finalists! Thanks to your votes, our 'Stolen Donkeys, Stolen Futures' campaign film has made it to the shortlist for the Smiley Charity Film Awards. 📣 We're up against some incredible charity films - keep your fingers crossed for us and we'll keep you updated!

Donkeys may be known for their calm, stoic nature but they are far more athletic than you may realise! 🏃 While they often prefer a steady pace of life, donkeys are perfectly capable of picking up speed when the moment calls for it, whether that's during a moment of play or to escape danger.

Ever wondered what a day looks like for the teams who provide expert care for our resident donkeys? 💭 Go behind the scenes with Farm Supervisor Sadhbh Kelleher and our dedicated team at Hannigan's Farm in Ireland 👇

Kick-start your Friday with this lovely snap of Ben. 😊

It's been a challenging week at our sanctuaries in Devon as Storm Chandra battered the county, but through the wind and rain, our dedicated teams have ensured that every donkey has had the care they need. 🌧️ Find out how our team at Town Barton farm have been weathering the storm ➡️ bray.news/45LjL6f

Providing donkeys with enrichment is vital all year round, and the cold winter months are no exception! ❄️ Activities like this lick mat enrichment help our herds to keep their brains active, promoting mental wellbeing, no matter the weather.

We've been longlisted for the Smiley Charity Film Awards, for our 'Stolen Donkeys, Stolen Futures' campaign film, and voting closes in four days! 📽️⁣ Help us shine a light on the brutal donkey skin trade. Head to the link to watch the full video and cast your vote ➡️ bray.news/49D5edQ

It’s Donkey Fact Friday! Did you know that donkeys have near 360 degree vision, which helps them to spot danger before it gets close? 👀 But, with blind spots directly behind and in front of them, they can get startled if approached suddenly from these directions.

Well, hello Bluesky! Did we hear you were looking for your donkey fix? 👋 Join the herd and make sure to follow us for the latest on all things donkey.