What do we do?
We bring our gentle and friendly miniature donkeys to your community group, voluntary organisation, dementia group or special needs group.
Basically, we visit anywhere where a mood boosting donkey visit would help people with their wellbeing.
If you want our donkeys to come to a Wedding, Private Party, Event or even a Funeral we can do that too.
Why do we do it?
Having worked with family carers professionally and having been a family carer for two parents with dementia, the group’s founder knows firsthand how stress can be relieved by spending time with these beautiful animals.
Sarah lost her mum to dementia in April 2017 and took the decision to set up a social enterprise to bring the benefits of interacting with mini donkeys to as wide an audience as possible.
How do you book a visit?
If you would like to find out more about how our visits work or would like to book a visit, you can e-mail us, give us a call or download a booking form.
Our visits do book up quite quickly and if you have a specific date in mind (wedding, summer fete, special birthday) call us to reserve your date. Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a completed booking form.
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Everyone has had a great day. Donks did amazing at two lovely homes in Thetford today. We were at Red House this morning and Red Gate House this afternoon. We had the lovely Joan grooming the donks for ages! We had cuddles and hugs and trips indoors, we had an afternoon in the sun with everyone chilling and getting to know our girls. It was Pixie’s turn to have a nap this afternoon! Thank you all for another special day.
So what did they say about us today?..... “made our patients’ day - all loved the donkeys, highlight was being so close to them and being able to touch the donkeys.” What do we say about them? Thank you All Hallows’ Day Care for having us visit again. We had a cracking time. Xxx
What an truly marvellous visit to The Clare School Summer Party today. The students had chosen the Minidonks for their party activity, they had raised funds for the visit and they had made all the booking arrangements. We took Saffy and Pippin and they excelled themselves. They calmly said hello to all the students who wanted to meet them, they were groomed, cuddled, talked to in sign language, cuddled some more, photographed and then cuddled and stroked and groomed. They were not in the least bit bothered by wheelchairs in all sorts of forms, walking aids or crowds of excited children the other side of the fence. No photos that we can share today, we can share news of c few of our recent crowdfunding donations. We have had a donation of World Cup Sweepstake prize money, we have had donations from people who met us at the Norfolk Show, we have had donations from regular supporters. It all helps to support us in doing what we do and making people, like the students at The Clare School, very happy.
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Weʼre raising money to provide donkey therapy for people in care homes, dementia units, autism clubs, etc with our gentle, adorable miniature donkeys.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.Alfie and Rubik went to Yaxham Village Hall Fete today! They made lots of people smile, we were told many donkey stories and the stickers were a hit!!! Thank you to Selene and Margaret for being wonderful volunteers! We did leave early because it was very warm. The boys are now back home munching in the shade.
It must be summer - donks at Hassingham House care home fete yesterday and at Yaxham village hall today.... tiring work isn’t it Pippin?
Looks like Pippin isn't the only one who is tired!
Lovely to see them on Saturday!
You’ll have to wake up Saffy, we’re off to a care home summer fete this afternoon! Looking forward to seeing everyone at Hassingham House Care Centre again!
The minidonks got their little hooves trimmed and polished the other day, today it was my turn, at Peonies and Pearls nail boutique! Bliss. Xxxx
Gail Northman couldn’t tag your fab page - got a retail page instead?
So pleased you got some pampering too!
You deserve so much pampering all the happiness you give to others ❤
The day the minidonks went to the seaside!! Did we have ice creams? No! Did we have fish and chips? No! Did we have a special time, with lovely people asking fascinating donkey questions, getting donkey cuddles and enjoying the whole experience? Yes!! No photos yet apart from us getting ready....
I didn't notice you taking these! I had a lovely time..such fantastic residents...and donkeys too of course!
Was a lovely time at the seaside... pixie did a super job 💖💖 still love her to bits!! (Wishing she would let go of her winter coat though)
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