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A donkey sanctuary has said it has too many animals for its site and is "struggling" to find homes for them. Durham Donkey Rescue largely takes in rescues from across north-east England.
Redwings is now the largest horse charity in the UK. [3] Redwings provides a safe home for rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who have been neglected and ill-treated, such as those rescued from Spindles Farm in 2008, the largest case of equine animal cruelty ever seen in the UK at the time.
The Donkey Sanctuary is considering closing centres in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Ivybridge.
Hillside is now home to over 2000 rescued animals including horses, donkeys, cattle, goats, alpacas, sheep, ducks and chickens. and claims to be "one of the UK's most successful campaigning organisations for the animals' cause."
The Horse Trust funds research into equine welfare and works with the RSPCA to help rehome abandoned or neglected horses, ponies and donkeys. [3] In January 2008, it took in a number of severely neglected horses from Spindles Farm , which The Independent described as "one of the worst cases of animal cruelty in recent history".
Both donkeys and horses are social animals. They are much happier living with others of their kind, but can also bond with an animal of a different species if need be. They both love to live in herds.
The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) is an animal welfare charity founded in 1971, which operates rescue and rehoming centres for companion animals. It has branches in Watford, Berkshire, Essex, Bedfordshire and Cornwall. They operate a number of premises, including Trindledown Farm, the UK's only retirement home for elderly pets.
In 1989 the Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys was established to assist children with special needs lead a fuller life through interaction with donkeys. [15] In August 2012, the trust merged with The Donkey Sanctuary, allowing the charity to expand its services while reducing administrative costs.