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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.

07/18/2025

Good morning from the donkeys! 🫏💛
It’s a beautifully overcast day here in Turtle Valley — the perfect weather for a peaceful visit with our sweet long-eared friends!

🫏💛We’re open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm (last entry at 3:00pm). Come on out, breathe in the fresh air, and share some donkey hugs! 🫏💛

📍Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge - 7877 Skimikin Rd. Chase BC
📸: Sheila E.

07/16/2025

🫏✨ LAST CHANCE! ✨🫏
Today’s the final day to sign up for our Donkey Grooming Basics Class happening Tuesday, July 22nd!

Whether you're dreaming of becoming a volunteer or just want to spend quality time with our sweet long-eared friends, this class is your first step! 💛🫏

📅 Registration closes TODAY (Wednesday, July 16th) at 4pm — don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up now:
https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.bigcartel.com/product/donkey-grooming-basics-class

07/13/2025

On Monday, July 14th at 11am we invite you to join us for a special Remembrance of Shirley Mainprize, Co-Founder of the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, who was the heart behind our mission.

🌻 Shirley’s Remembrance 🫏💕
📅 Monday, July 14th, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge

We’ll gather to honour Shirley’s life, her incredible work, and the vision she built — one that continues to give sanctuary and love to donkeys in need.

For those unable to attend on Monday the 14th, a tea & coffee social will be held:
📅 Sunday, July 20th at 11:00 AM
📍 Also at the Refuge

We welcome all who knew and loved Shirley, or who have been touched by the Refuge she helped create.🫏💛

07/12/2025

Do you hear what Phoebe the Mini Mule hears?!
🌞 It’s a gorgeous day in Turtle Valley — perfect for a visit with the donkeys! 🫏💛

We’re OPEN today and every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm (last entry at 3:00pm) until September 7!

Come stroll the Refuge, soak up the sunshine, and spend time with our sweet donkeys and mules. It's peaceful, fun, and every visit helps support their care.

🎟 Admission
🧍 Adults: $15
🧒 Youth & Seniors: $12

So grab your sunglasses, bring your friends or family, and come say hi — the donkeys are waiting! ☀️🫏💛

07/06/2025

🎉 BIG NEWS FROM THE REFUGE! 🫏💛

We’re over the moon to share that — thanks to YOU, our amazing supporters — we reached our $120,000 Spring Donkey Care & Comfort Fund goal with help from a generous $50,000 match from Sakura’s Hope Foundation! 🙌

But that’s not all… another incredibly kind donor has been so inspired by your generosity that they’ve stepped up to match an additional $49,000 in donations between now and September 7th! 😍 That means every dollar you give will go twice as far in caring for our beloved long-eared friends. 🫶

From hay and hoof care to special feed, vet visits, and keeping barns squeaky clean, your donations help us give our senior donkeys (average age: 35!) the comfort, love, and dignity they deserve. 🐾 Even Rooster, our 50-year-old birthday boy, says thank you. 🎂🎶

❤️ Support the Donkeys today:
🌐 turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate
📞 Call 250-679-2778
✨ Tax receipts provided!

PLUS — come visit us this summer, Friday through Sunday, 10:30am–3:30pm, and don’t miss our upcoming events:
📅 July 14: Remembrance for our Co-Founder Shirley Mainprize
☕ July 20: Coffee & Tea Social (for anyone who missed Shirley's Remembrance)
🧽 July 22: Donkey Grooming Basics Class (ages 15+)
🌾 August 17: Hay Day!

Let’s keep the love (and hay) flowing! 💛🫏

07/04/2025

Did you know that our local Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply in Salmon Arm (1050 10 Ave SW #5, Salmon Arm, BC) is donating 100% of the proceeds from their Donate-a-Crate 2025 program to support the amazing work at Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge? 💛

If you’re local and have a gently used pet crate or wire kennel you no longer need, drop it off at the store — it’s a win-win! Your donated crates will be sold at a great price, and every dollar raised goes straight to the Donkey Refuge. Big thanks to Healthy Spot Pet for their support in helping our Donkeys & Mules live their best lives!

More info ➡️ https://healthyspot.ca/pages/community

07/03/2025

A huge thank you to for their generosity and support! 💛
During their Summer Night Market on June 20th, Monte Creek offered complimentary wine tastings by donation — with 100% of the proceeds going towards the Refuge.

Thanks to their kindness (and the wonderful guests who donated!), these funds will go directly towards the care and comfort of our long-eared residents.

Donkey Hugs to our community, their compassion, and your kind hearts!

📸: Sheila E.

06/30/2025

Donkey hugs from Big José & all his friends to the team at Purica for supporting the Donkeys with a cost reduction for their Equine Recovery Extra Strength powder. This supplement has become a vital part of our regimen for managing inflammation, supporting joint and soft tissue recovery, and improving overall mobility and quality of life in our aging herd.

Because of the scale of our operation and the number of animals needing ongoing support, the cost of providing this supplement adds up quickly, and Purica is helping support senior Donkeys like Big José who need this wonderful supplement.

Learn More: https://purica.com/products/equine-recovery-extra-strength

06/29/2025

🥉We’re thrilled to share that the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge has been awarded Bronze in the Best of Kamloops for Best Tourist Attraction Outside City Limits!

We’re so honoured to place alongside two amazing destinations—Sun Peaks and Desert Hills Ranch—and incredibly grateful for every single vote that brought us here.

From all of us (humans and donkeys alike), thank you for the love and support! 💛🫏

Come visit and see why we’re a fan favourite!
📍Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30am–3:30pm | Last entry at 3:00pm

06/28/2025

🇨🇦🫏Heads up, Donkey Friends! We'll be closed on 🇨🇦 Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1st ~ and Monday June 30th!) — but don’t worry! You can still come visit the donkeys this weekend on Saturday & Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm (last entry at 3:00pm). 🫏💛

Come say hi, give some ear scratches, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Turtle Valley this long weekend! 🌿✨

06/21/2025

🌥️ It’s overcast today in the beautiful Turtle Valley — and the low clouds make the hills look extra magical. It’s the perfect kind of cozy day to come out and hug a donkey! 🫏💛

We’re open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm (last entry at 3:00pm).

🎟️ Admission:
• Adults: $15
• Youths & Seniors: $12
• Kids 4 & under: Free

Stroll through the peaceful refuge, soak in the valley views, and spend time with our sweet rescue donkeys. 🫏💛

06/20/2025

Come on out and learn to GROOM DONKEYS! 🫏💖
We’ve already got 2 wonderful participants signed up and we’re hoping to fill the class to our max of 10! If you’ve ever wanted to spend time with donkeys and learn how to properly care for and groom them, this is your chance!

Join us for a hands-on, heartwarming experience at the Refuge on July 22 at 11:30am!

👉 Details & registration here:
https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.bigcartel.com/product/donkey-grooming-basics-class

Tag a friend who loves donkeys and might want to join you! 🐾💬

(Photo Star: Throwback - Mini Donkey Hoss at the old Farm; Hoss has crossed the 🌈rainbow bridge, but caring for him taught us so much about how to help correct hoof damage, and his big personality brought joy to everyone who met him. 💛🫏)

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Chase, BC

Telephone

+12506792778

Website

https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/

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