Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society

Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society A Registered Charity whose Mission is to provide a safe, secure and permanent home for Neglected, Abused and Unwanted Donkeys in Western Canada.

The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is nestled on 51 acres in a valley located between Chase and Sorrento British Columbia. As a Canadian Registered Charity our Mission is to provide a safe, secure and permanent home for abused, neglected and unwanted donkeys. Donations towards the rescue and rehabilitation of the donkeys can be made by visiting our website at www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com or thro

ugh www.Canadahelps.org. An official Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations. For further information please email Shirley at [email protected] or message me on Facebook. Thank you so much for you interest in the support of Donkeys needing our help.

11/21/2025

Big thanks to Buckerfield's Salmon Arm for hosting Photos with Santa on Nov. 15! 🎅🐾
Together with our matching fund, your support raised $1,600 for the donkeys!
Donkey hugs to everyone who came with their pets—hope you got the cutest holiday pics! 🫏💛

We’re excited to share that this Saturday, November 15th, our friends at Buckerfield's Salmon Arm are hosting their Ann...
11/14/2025

We’re excited to share that this Saturday, November 15th, our friends at Buckerfield's Salmon Arm are hosting their Annual Pet Photos with Santa, and this year they are raising money in support of the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge!

The event runs from 10am to 2pm by cash donation, with Santa (aka Uncle Al) ready for photos! Bring your donation and your pet by to get a photo with Santa. There will also be treats for your furry friends and a chance to win a year of pet food from Petcurean.

Thank you to Buckerfield's Salmon Arm & our supporters for helping us continue to support the donkeys with a safe, loving home here at the Refuge — we hope you’ll join in the fun!

🫏💛 Donkey Hugs from minis Bella & Taco!A huge thank you to the Marsha Arbour and Marilyn Fuchs Family Fund (granted thro...
11/09/2025

🫏💛 Donkey Hugs from minis Bella & Taco!

A huge thank you to the Marsha Arbour and Marilyn Fuchs Family Fund (granted through The Victoria Foundation) for their kind $300 contribution to our Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025!

Thanks to our amazing matching donor, that $300 becomes $600 for the donkeys and their care! 💛

Our goal is to raise $90,000 this winter toward the care and comfort of the donkeys and mules here at the Refuge — with $45,000 in matching funds available until December 31, 2025! 🙌



🫏Every dollar truly makes a difference.
💛 Donate here: https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/

If you aren't able to donate, you can still help support the Donkeys by liking, sharing, and spreading the word — it all helps!

11/05/2025

ICYMI (In case you missed it) in our last E-Bray 🫏💛— big news for Rita!
Our wildest mule, rescued from an Alberta kill pen, is now accepting a mash bucket from Herd Health Supervisor Nicky! When Rita first arrived, she wouldn’t come within 30 feet of anyone. While we still can’t catch her for basic care yet, she’s come so far — this summer, visitors were able to get within 6 feet! Each year she grows braver and more trusting. 💛

💖 Help more mules & donkeys like Rita!
We’re kicking off our Donkey Care & Comfort Match – From Nov 1–Dec 31, every dollar you give will be matched up to $45,000 — that’s $90,000 toward keeping our donkeys and mules cozy, cared for, and comfortable all winter long. ❄️

👉 Donate online: turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate

🛒 Or through our store: tvdrshop.ca/product/donate-match-2025

📧 E-transfer: [email protected]

📞 Call: 250-679-2778

Wow! Donkey friends are the best! We are thrilled to have 2 wonderful donations to kick off our Donkey Care & Comfort ...
11/02/2025

Wow! Donkey friends are the best! We are thrilled to have 2 wonderful donations to kick off our Donkey Care & Comfort Match-Winter 2025 for a total of $750! This $750 from these 2 wonderful donors will be matched for $1500 towards the Donkeys & their care! Donkey Hugs to C.H. & J.F. for being the first to donate to this fundraiser & help us kick off this matching fund!

Would you like to double your support of the Donkeys?
Join these 2 great donors by donating to our NEW Matching Fund – Donkey Care & Comfort Match: Winter 2025!❄️

From November 1 – December 31, 2025, every dollar you give will be matched up to $45,000 thanks to one incredibly generous donor! 💛 That means together, we can raise $90,000 to keep our beloved Donkeys & Mules cozy, cared for, and comfortable all winter long.

💖 Want to make double the difference?

Just select or note “Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025” when you donate.

We’re beyond grateful for this amazing supporter—and for YOU, our caring community, who make everything we do possible. Let’s make this winter warm and wonderful for the Donkeys! 🐴✨

📅 Matching period: Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2025
💻 Donate online: turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate
🛒Donate thru the online store: https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/donate-match-2025
📧 E-transfer: [email protected]
📞 Call us: 250-679-2778

🌟 DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! 🌟We’re thrilled to announce our NEW Matching Fund – Donkey Care & Comfort Match: Winter 2025!❄️F...
11/01/2025

🌟 DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce our NEW Matching Fund – Donkey Care & Comfort Match: Winter 2025!❄️

From November 1 – December 31, 2025, every dollar you give will be matched up to $45,000 thanks to one incredibly generous donor! 💛 That means together, we can raise $90,000 to keep our beloved Donkeys & Mules cozy, cared for, and comfortable all winter long.

💖 Want to make double the difference?
Just select or note “Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025” when you donate.

We’re beyond grateful for this amazing supporter—and for YOU, our caring community, who make everything we do possible. Let’s make this winter warm and wonderful for the Donkeys! 🐴✨

📅 Matching period: Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2025
💻 Donate online: turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate
🛒Donate thru the online store: https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/donate-match-2025
📧 E-transfer: [email protected]
📞 Call us: 250-679-2778

Happy Halloween from Daisy! This special photo is a sneak peek from our 2026 Donkey Calendar - Daisy is our special don...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Daisy! This special photo is a sneak peek from our 2026 Donkey Calendar - Daisy is our special donkey featured for October 2026.

The calendar is just getting some final edits at the printer, but you can pre-order it today in the online store!

tvdrshop.ca - https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/2026-donkey-calendar

*Did you know we are also offering free local pickup for BC residents on November 15th?! If you live in BC, this will show up for you in the shipping options!

🤩We are excited to announce our new Just Luv Donkeys Mug & Just Luv Donkeys Mug Gift Set! ☕❄Enjoy a cozy cuppa & the co...
10/29/2025

🤩We are excited to announce our new Just Luv Donkeys Mug & Just Luv Donkeys Mug Gift Set! ☕

❄Enjoy a cozy cuppa & the company of your favourite donkey with these new Just Luv Donkeys Mugs! Featuring extra cute photos of some of our wonderful Donkey Ambassadors, these mugs make a great gift. Also available in a gift set with a candle & ornament!🎁

➡Check them & our other shop items out today on the online store at tvdrshop.ca!
🔗 https://www.tvdrshop.ca/

🫏💛Donkey Hugs from our long-eared friend Lizzy to the Thrift Store at St. David’s in Celista! Not only have they made a...
10/23/2025

🫏💛Donkey Hugs from our long-eared friend Lizzy to the Thrift Store at St. David’s in Celista! Not only have they made a very kind donation in support of Donkey Care, but they also supplied us with some wonderful items for the barn staff & the crafters of the donkey shop! 🫏💛

🫏💛We truly appreciate their gift of ice trax for the staff in the winter, along with donkey shop craft supplies for making stuffies, including stuffing, material, wool & more! Huge Thank You to the Thrift Store at St. David's staff, volunteers & donors for supporting our mission to care for the Donkeys and Mules here at the Refuge. 🫏💛

🫏💛 A Big Thank You from All of Us at the Refuge! 💛🫏We’d like to send our heartfelt gratitude to the friends of Lynda Ton...
10/11/2025

🫏💛 A Big Thank You from All of Us at the Refuge! 💛🫏

We’d like to send our heartfelt gratitude to the friends of Lynda Toney, who visited Rob the Donkey Whisperer here at the Refuge to present a generous donation made in Lynda’s memory.

These wonderful ladies raised $600 for the donkeys and their care through a fundraiser at the Ashton Creek Potato Fest — a beautiful tribute to a dear friend who loved the donkeys.

From all of us (two-legged and four-legged alike) — thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support in honour of Lynda. 💛🫏

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7877 Skimikin Road
Chase, BC
V0E1M1

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+12506792778

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