Donkey diaries

Coco the foal

At just seven weeks old, little Coco has had more than her fair share of drama in her short life. Orphaned shortly after she was born, Coco needed a life-saving plasma transfusion, round-the-clock specialist care and help to cope with the loss of her mother at such a young age. Despite all of this, Coco is thriving.

At 10 days old, Coco was introduced to Rosey, a 16 year old... more

Coco needed a blood transfusion

Last week I was lucky enough to visit Coco, a gorgeous little orphaned foal who has sadly had a difficult start in life. When I met her, Coco had already experienced bereavement, a change of location and a transfusion – all at the tender age of just five days old.

When her mother sadly passed away, Coco was just two days... more

Poor Rupert

Sometimes it takes a while for you to realise how much a donkey's story has affected you, and that was certainly the case for me with the tale of Rupert.

One-year-old Rupert was so poorly when he was discovered... more

Sandy now has a secure future

Sandy now has a secure future at The Donkey Sanctuary

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting a gorgeous new resident... more

Foalie fun

Fun and frolics for fluffy new arrivals

I recently received an email that made me squeal with delight... more