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Today we say a very happy 70th birthday to our wonderful ambassador and The Yorkshire Vet, Peter Wright! 🥳
Since becoming an ambassador in 2019, Peter's passion and expertise have helped champion donkeys in every way. Join us in wishing him an extra special one 👇
Since becoming an ambassador in 2019, Peter's passion and expertise have helped champion donkeys in every way. Join us in wishing him an extra special one 👇
October 2, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Today we say a very happy 70th birthday to our wonderful ambassador and The Yorkshire Vet, Peter Wright! 🥳
Since becoming an ambassador in 2019, Peter's passion and expertise have helped champion donkeys in every way. Join us in wishing him an extra special one 👇
Since becoming an ambassador in 2019, Peter's passion and expertise have helped champion donkeys in every way. Join us in wishing him an extra special one 👇
Meet another new member of the adoptions herd... say hello to Daisy! 👋
Daisy is a friendly girl who lives in Shelter 1 with her mum Dora. She loves nothing more than attention and a good scratch.
Make friends with Daisy today - adopt from £4 a month➡️ bray.news/4xQu6sy
Daisy is a friendly girl who lives in Shelter 1 with her mum Dora. She loves nothing more than attention and a good scratch.
Make friends with Daisy today - adopt from £4 a month➡️ bray.news/4xQu6sy
September 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Meet another new member of the adoptions herd... say hello to Daisy! 👋
Daisy is a friendly girl who lives in Shelter 1 with her mum Dora. She loves nothing more than attention and a good scratch.
Make friends with Daisy today - adopt from £4 a month➡️ bray.news/4xQu6sy
Daisy is a friendly girl who lives in Shelter 1 with her mum Dora. She loves nothing more than attention and a good scratch.
Make friends with Daisy today - adopt from £4 a month➡️ bray.news/4xQu6sy
Introducing a new face to the adoptions herd... Ellmo! 👋
Ellmo is a one-of-a-kind boy and the first ever hinny (a cross between a male horse and female donkey) available to adopt!
You can now adopt Ellmo from £4 a month here ➡️ bray.news/4yXmHsu
Ellmo is a one-of-a-kind boy and the first ever hinny (a cross between a male horse and female donkey) available to adopt!
You can now adopt Ellmo from £4 a month here ➡️ bray.news/4yXmHsu
September 29, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Introducing a new face to the adoptions herd... Ellmo! 👋
Ellmo is a one-of-a-kind boy and the first ever hinny (a cross between a male horse and female donkey) available to adopt!
You can now adopt Ellmo from £4 a month here ➡️ bray.news/4yXmHsu
Ellmo is a one-of-a-kind boy and the first ever hinny (a cross between a male horse and female donkey) available to adopt!
You can now adopt Ellmo from £4 a month here ➡️ bray.news/4yXmHsu
"Donkey skin is now an industrial commodity and this has unleashed a cascade of compounding harms." ✍
Our article in The Ecologist today shines a light on the far-reaching impacts of the donkey skin trade and the need for coordinated action to protect donkeys worldwide➡️bray.news/4xbJSxQ
Our article in The Ecologist today shines a light on the far-reaching impacts of the donkey skin trade and the need for coordinated action to protect donkeys worldwide➡️bray.news/4xbJSxQ
September 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
"Donkey skin is now an industrial commodity and this has unleashed a cascade of compounding harms." ✍
Our article in The Ecologist today shines a light on the far-reaching impacts of the donkey skin trade and the need for coordinated action to protect donkeys worldwide➡️bray.news/4xbJSxQ
Our article in The Ecologist today shines a light on the far-reaching impacts of the donkey skin trade and the need for coordinated action to protect donkeys worldwide➡️bray.news/4xbJSxQ
It's been quite a summer for our resident donkeys and the teams charged with their care - so how have we been helping keep the herds cool during the record-breaking UK heatwaves? 🌡️
Find out more as we go behind-the-scenes with Town Barton Farm Groom Aby 👇
Find out more as we go behind-the-scenes with Town Barton Farm Groom Aby 👇
September 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
It's been quite a summer for our resident donkeys and the teams charged with their care - so how have we been helping keep the herds cool during the record-breaking UK heatwaves? 🌡️
Find out more as we go behind-the-scenes with Town Barton Farm Groom Aby 👇
Find out more as we go behind-the-scenes with Town Barton Farm Groom Aby 👇
No, Martin, we haven't got any carrots for you right now! 😂
August 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
No, Martin, we haven't got any carrots for you right now! 😂
We've joined forces with Ripple Effect Kenya to improve water access and donkey welfare in Migori County.💧
The two-year initiative combines practical improvements with veterinary support and community training, creating lasting change for donkeys and families who rely on them ➡️ bray.news/4xfwDgv
The two-year initiative combines practical improvements with veterinary support and community training, creating lasting change for donkeys and families who rely on them ➡️ bray.news/4xfwDgv
August 25, 2026 at 7:46 AM
We've joined forces with Ripple Effect Kenya to improve water access and donkey welfare in Migori County.💧
The two-year initiative combines practical improvements with veterinary support and community training, creating lasting change for donkeys and families who rely on them ➡️ bray.news/4xfwDgv
The two-year initiative combines practical improvements with veterinary support and community training, creating lasting change for donkeys and families who rely on them ➡️ bray.news/4xfwDgv
Donkeys come in all shapes and sizes, but do you know your Miniature Mediterranean donkey from your Poitou? 💭
Find out more about the history of just a handful of these unique breeds ➡️ bray.news/4x5Rwup
Find out more about the history of just a handful of these unique breeds ➡️ bray.news/4x5Rwup
August 18, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Donkeys come in all shapes and sizes, but do you know your Miniature Mediterranean donkey from your Poitou? 💭
Find out more about the history of just a handful of these unique breeds ➡️ bray.news/4x5Rwup
Find out more about the history of just a handful of these unique breeds ➡️ bray.news/4x5Rwup
When it comes to mules, the first thing you may think of is 'stubborn' – but what are the real facts behind this myth? We explore... 👇
August 11, 2026 at 7:47 AM
When it comes to mules, the first thing you may think of is 'stubborn' – but what are the real facts behind this myth? We explore... 👇
Summer is the season of delicious fruit and veg, but which ones are safe for our long-eared friends and which are not? 🍓
Find out more with insight from a donkey nutrition expert ➡️ bray.news/4fGRZM8
Find out more with insight from a donkey nutrition expert ➡️ bray.news/4fGRZM8
August 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Summer is the season of delicious fruit and veg, but which ones are safe for our long-eared friends and which are not? 🍓
Find out more with insight from a donkey nutrition expert ➡️ bray.news/4fGRZM8
Find out more with insight from a donkey nutrition expert ➡️ bray.news/4fGRZM8
We think it's fair to say the herd enjoyed their watermelon treat! 🍉
July 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM
We think it's fair to say the herd enjoyed their watermelon treat! 🍉
What a treat for Tommy and Billy! Pure donkey ASMR. 🔊
July 24, 2026 at 10:11 AM
What a treat for Tommy and Billy! Pure donkey ASMR. 🔊
There are thousands of years of shared history between people and working donkeys. But did you know that this very history has shaped donkeys as we know them? 💭
Donkeys travelled trade routes like the Silk Road, where breed mixing helped create the diversity we see today.
Donkeys travelled trade routes like the Silk Road, where breed mixing helped create the diversity we see today.
July 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
There are thousands of years of shared history between people and working donkeys. But did you know that this very history has shaped donkeys as we know them? 💭
Donkeys travelled trade routes like the Silk Road, where breed mixing helped create the diversity we see today.
Donkeys travelled trade routes like the Silk Road, where breed mixing helped create the diversity we see today.
“Knowing where Fia and Poppy came from and seeing how happy they are now makes it more special.” 💬
Two donkeys who were rescued from appalling conditions in 2020 are now enjoying a blissful life with new donkey friends in a loving Guardian home ➡️ bray.news/4fGpNKB
Two donkeys who were rescued from appalling conditions in 2020 are now enjoying a blissful life with new donkey friends in a loving Guardian home ➡️ bray.news/4fGpNKB
July 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM
“Knowing where Fia and Poppy came from and seeing how happy they are now makes it more special.” 💬
Two donkeys who were rescued from appalling conditions in 2020 are now enjoying a blissful life with new donkey friends in a loving Guardian home ➡️ bray.news/4fGpNKB
Two donkeys who were rescued from appalling conditions in 2020 are now enjoying a blissful life with new donkey friends in a loving Guardian home ➡️ bray.news/4fGpNKB
With heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures so far this summer, we've been pulling out all the stops to help our herds keep comfortable. 🌡️
Find out how the team at Town Barton Farm in Devon have been getting creative to beat the heat ➡️ bray.news/4w5ARqE
Find out how the team at Town Barton Farm in Devon have been getting creative to beat the heat ➡️ bray.news/4w5ARqE
July 15, 2026 at 7:41 AM
With heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures so far this summer, we've been pulling out all the stops to help our herds keep comfortable. 🌡️
Find out how the team at Town Barton Farm in Devon have been getting creative to beat the heat ➡️ bray.news/4w5ARqE
Find out how the team at Town Barton Farm in Devon have been getting creative to beat the heat ➡️ bray.news/4w5ARqE
Ever wondered what makes a mule, a mule? Mules and hinnies are easily mixed up, but have some key differences owing to their donkey and horse parents. 💭
Find out more about these unique hybrids ➡️ bray.news/4gqTYqc
Find out more about these unique hybrids ➡️ bray.news/4gqTYqc
July 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Ever wondered what makes a mule, a mule? Mules and hinnies are easily mixed up, but have some key differences owing to their donkey and horse parents. 💭
Find out more about these unique hybrids ➡️ bray.news/4gqTYqc
Find out more about these unique hybrids ➡️ bray.news/4gqTYqc
Apple ice lollies in the heat? Yes please! Charlie and Biscuit wasted no time getting stuck into this chilly treat. 🧊
June 30, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Apple ice lollies in the heat? Yes please! Charlie and Biscuit wasted no time getting stuck into this chilly treat. 🧊
With another heatwave in full swing, we know what we need to stay safe in the sun, but do you know how to keep donkeys cool and comfortable in these conditions? ☀️
Find out more with our handy guide ➡️ bray.news/4fOjpSb
Find out more with our handy guide ➡️ bray.news/4fOjpSb
June 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM
With another heatwave in full swing, we know what we need to stay safe in the sun, but do you know how to keep donkeys cool and comfortable in these conditions? ☀️
Find out more with our handy guide ➡️ bray.news/4fOjpSb
Find out more with our handy guide ➡️ bray.news/4fOjpSb
Donkeys might be known for their stoic natures, but their body language can tell us a lot about what they're feeling... 😌
When a donkey is completely at ease, their face muscles loosen, leading their bottom lip to hang down loosely in a look of pure bliss.
When a donkey is completely at ease, their face muscles loosen, leading their bottom lip to hang down loosely in a look of pure bliss.
June 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Donkeys might be known for their stoic natures, but their body language can tell us a lot about what they're feeling... 😌
When a donkey is completely at ease, their face muscles loosen, leading their bottom lip to hang down loosely in a look of pure bliss.
When a donkey is completely at ease, their face muscles loosen, leading their bottom lip to hang down loosely in a look of pure bliss.
On International Working Animal Day, hear how we're working to improve welfare practices for donkeys in Kenya. 🌍
On the islands of Manda and Lamu, we're working alongside communities to co-create equipment that better prioritises the wellbeing of their donkeys. Find out more 👇
On the islands of Manda and Lamu, we're working alongside communities to co-create equipment that better prioritises the wellbeing of their donkeys. Find out more 👇
June 15, 2026 at 11:41 AM
On International Working Animal Day, hear how we're working to improve welfare practices for donkeys in Kenya. 🌍
On the islands of Manda and Lamu, we're working alongside communities to co-create equipment that better prioritises the wellbeing of their donkeys. Find out more 👇
On the islands of Manda and Lamu, we're working alongside communities to co-create equipment that better prioritises the wellbeing of their donkeys. Find out more 👇
Feeling World Cup ready? The herd have definitely been getting into the spirit of things... ⚽
June 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Feeling World Cup ready? The herd have definitely been getting into the spirit of things... ⚽
"The way he trusted me was so different to the day we started." 💬
A once-wary donkey’s remarkable transformation is proving invaluable in helping his terrified companion begin to trust his grooms. Check out Pierre and Sedgemore's story ➡️ bray.news/49N4aFf
A once-wary donkey’s remarkable transformation is proving invaluable in helping his terrified companion begin to trust his grooms. Check out Pierre and Sedgemore's story ➡️ bray.news/49N4aFf
June 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"The way he trusted me was so different to the day we started." 💬
A once-wary donkey’s remarkable transformation is proving invaluable in helping his terrified companion begin to trust his grooms. Check out Pierre and Sedgemore's story ➡️ bray.news/49N4aFf
A once-wary donkey’s remarkable transformation is proving invaluable in helping his terrified companion begin to trust his grooms. Check out Pierre and Sedgemore's story ➡️ bray.news/49N4aFf
Demand for ejiao, the Traditional Chinese Medicine, is fuelling the cruel trade in donkey skins - but new research reveals that nearly half of consumers are unaware of the link between ejiao and donkey skins. 💬
Read more about our findings ➡️ bray.news/4uwCpIJ
Read more about our findings ➡️ bray.news/4uwCpIJ
June 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Demand for ejiao, the Traditional Chinese Medicine, is fuelling the cruel trade in donkey skins - but new research reveals that nearly half of consumers are unaware of the link between ejiao and donkey skins. 💬
Read more about our findings ➡️ bray.news/4uwCpIJ
Read more about our findings ➡️ bray.news/4uwCpIJ
Ever wondered what a day looks like for the volunteers who help care for our donkeys? ❤️
To mark the start of Volunteers' Week, join us as we go behind the scenes with two dedicated volunteers who support the Farm team at our Sidmouth sanctuary 👇
To mark the start of Volunteers' Week, join us as we go behind the scenes with two dedicated volunteers who support the Farm team at our Sidmouth sanctuary 👇
June 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Ever wondered what a day looks like for the volunteers who help care for our donkeys? ❤️
To mark the start of Volunteers' Week, join us as we go behind the scenes with two dedicated volunteers who support the Farm team at our Sidmouth sanctuary 👇
To mark the start of Volunteers' Week, join us as we go behind the scenes with two dedicated volunteers who support the Farm team at our Sidmouth sanctuary 👇
When Ronnie and Reggie came into our care, they were nervous around their carers and struggling to adapt to their new environment. 😔
With support from our behaviour team, a plan was put into action to help them settle into sanctuary life ➡️ bray.news/4xcUuy3
With support from our behaviour team, a plan was put into action to help them settle into sanctuary life ➡️ bray.news/4xcUuy3
May 28, 2026 at 8:48 AM
When Ronnie and Reggie came into our care, they were nervous around their carers and struggling to adapt to their new environment. 😔
With support from our behaviour team, a plan was put into action to help them settle into sanctuary life ➡️ bray.news/4xcUuy3
With support from our behaviour team, a plan was put into action to help them settle into sanctuary life ➡️ bray.news/4xcUuy3