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Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038

Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Sadie and Dora are a bonded pair of donkeys currently looking for a new forever home. While they are not based at the centre, we are supporting their current owner in finding the right placement for them. These lovely girls will need an experienced home with a confident handler who can help them continue to grow in trust and confidence through calm, daily interaction. We are looking for a home that can offer: suitable shelter, secure hard-standing areas, appropriate grazing land and Knowledge and experience in donkey care. Sadie and Dora will thrive with patient handling and consistent care, helping them build confidence and strengthen their bond with people. If you feel you could offer the right environment for this special pair, please get in touch for more information.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
Cared for by Thornberry Animal Sanctuary · United Kingdom

Listed 4 months ago

About Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038

What life with Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 looks like

Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 is a adult horse waiting at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Thornberry Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Thornberry Animal Sanctuary will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most horses on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Donkeys Seeking New Home – Sadie &#038 and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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