The Donkey Sanctuary
Improving the lives of donkeys every day
About the Charity
The Donkey Sanctuary was founded by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen in 1969. Since then, the charity has steadily grown into an international animal welfare organisation at the forefront of transforming the lives of millions of donkeys and supporting the people who care for them.
Our vision
A world where every donkey has a good quality of life.
Making the right decisions for donkeys
The breadth and depth of our work means that no one in the world knows more about donkeys. We also know our passion for donkey welfare is shared by many others. It is a privilege that the public and our staff, partners and supporters trust us to make ethical decisions for donkeys.