Frequently asked questions:
1) Where do you get the donkeys? Donkeys at the rescue come mainly from owner surrender, auctions, and kill pens. At times, people find that they are unable to care for their donkey due to time or financial constraints, special needs or behavioral issues. We accept all donkeys in need regardless of age, illness, body condition, or adoptability. We attend auctions that
are also attended by "kill buyers" and save as many as we can get away from them. At times there are donkeys in kill pens that are not getting "bailed" and are slated for shipment to slaughter. We try to help the most needy get out prior to shipment.
2) Do you adopt out donkeys? We usually have around 300 donkeys on site and love when we can join donkeys with a wonderful new human family. We do not adopt out intact males and do not condone breeding donkeys. With so many donkeys in need, including pregnant ones, we feel there is no reason to breed more.
3) How much land is needed for a donkey? Ideally, your donkey should have an acre or so or 1.5-2 acres for 2. Donkeys are very social and it is best if they have a friend.
4) What all is needed to care for a donkey? Donkeys should have a shelter such as a barn or lean to shed to get out of the wind, rain and snow. Their fur is not the same as a horse, and they are more affected by the elements.
5) How much do you charge for adoption? Adoption fees for donkeys are $400 and $300 for mini horses and mules. That donkey will come gelded, microchipped with a temperature sensing chip, dewormed, feet trimmed, teeth check/floated, and the first vaccines.
6) How can we help the rescue? There are a number of ways you can help. Direct donations - we depend on donations to help feed the donkeys and pay for their medical and farrier care. We are also improving and expanding the rescue acreage and welcome donations property improvement. These improvements will help us save more donkeys and provide a better environment for those we have.
👉Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3502901800470446517…
👉PayPal: https://paypal.me/donkeyrescue21?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Text to donate through Shelterluv: Text PPER to 89871
Send money to the feed store - We have an account at MFA Producers Exchange, 21127 US-65, Lincoln, MO 65338. Their number is: 660-547-3621. Amazon wish-list - we do have an amazon wish list, but we usually don't put things on it that can be obtained much cheaper locally. You can access it at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BRX026R7F54S?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer - we realize that many followers live far away and cannot come volunteer. But for those who are nearby, we could definitely use help. We will take however much time you can give. We hope to have scheduled work weekends during good weather to do everything from cleaning stalls and working open house events to clearing land and building. Whatever your talents, I know we can find something to utilize them. Hopefully this answers some of the more common questions. Please do not hesitate to message with further questions.
