We are all really sad to bring the news that Sandy,one of our lovely Donkeys lost her battle with arthritis and hoof problems last week.

Sandy was incredibly gentle, kind, friendly and loving. She had been with us for two years and was closely bonded with Nosey, who she had been a companion to for many years.

Although we had managed to keep Sandy comfortable for the majority of her time with us using a combination of pain relief, supplements,physiotherapy and remedial hoof care, Sandy gradually stopped responding to treatment in more recent weeks. Lots of thought was put into exploring other methods of making her comfortable but after a sudden lameness arose at the end of the week we had to make the difficult but necessary decision to prevent Sandy from suffering.

Nosey is coping well but is certainly missing his friend. We are closely monitoring him and he’s been getting to know Toby the most recent donkey arrival. We hope that over time they will also form a bond and become friends.

Positive thoughts would be appreciated for Nosey.

Rest in Peace Sandy. You have touched all of our hearts with your gentle nature and will be missed 💕

It’s lovely to get updates on our re-homed horses! We think this video of Sully enjoying his training is so great 💚 https://fb.watch/8CU0REKezt/

We still have a few tickets left for this event which is on Sunday 🍲
Please book before Thursday if you are interested as we need the food choices in advance.

As well as the yummy food and good company, there’s a raffle with some lovely prizes and a stable yard with some beautiful rescue ponies and donkeys to meet 🐴

We are on the bus route from Leeds city centre- the number 28 goes right past.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there 💚

Two more of our most recent intakes are Tommy and Toby 💕

These two cute little friends have lived together for twenty years, since they were young.

Very sadly their owner, whose large garden they had lived in right behind the house, had developed severe health issues.

After struggling for a while they realised that these two pals needed the security of a rescue centre to ensure their good care and safe future.

It was a very emotional intake. They had clearly been a huge part of their owners life & part of the family. To let them go was extremely difficult.

As always, we made careful plans and notes to make their transition to a new place went as smooth as possible.
Considering their routine, diet, personalities, history and health status is crucial in ensuring that any relocation is as stress free as possible.

We also of course do our best to make the change as stress free for the owner,too. Providing updates and reassurance and anything we can to support them.

We are happy to say that after the first few hours (when they were a little trembly at the sudden change) they began to come out of their shells.

Tommy the pony is very playful and always interacting with the other ponies and donkeys. Toby is so friendly and calm. He didn’t seem to realise he was a donkey at first but is now learning from the others.

As they have now had some important dental work done and had their vaccinations they are now just socialising and settling so we can get to know them better.
So far, it’s hard not to fall in love as they are so adorable 💚