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Read the latest news from the trust from all around New Zealand. We’ll try to keep you up to date with what is happening, the latest advice and some great information for caring for your donkey or mule.
What do we do with the Donkeys?
In May we met Pele and Mickey, who were in dire need of care and companionship. These two beautiful donkeys had been...
A Donkey for Christmas
Just before Christmas a supporter of the Trust purchased a donkey via TradeMe. The donkey was initially advertised as...
Rilla – a new friend for Tango?
Early in the new year, we got the call from a lovely young couple who had a three-year-old jenny who had lost her...
The boys are striking out on their own
As you are aware from our earlier posts, the Trust was asked to help rehome five donkeys, Sarah, Lauren, Ava, Humphrey...
And two makes Seven!
As per our previous post, the Trust was asked to help rehome five donkeys, Sarah, Lauren, Ava, Humphrey and Bogart. ...
Meet the Newbies – a not-so-famous five
The Trust was recently asked to help rehome five donkeys located in the lower North Island. There are three jennies...
Weatherby of Mamaku
Weatherby came to the Mamaku Rescue and Rehoming Centre with a number of nasty gashes as he was constantly escaping...
Donkeys love visitors
Recently Pauline of the Mamaku Rescue and Rehoming Centre welcomed Pippi, Gregg and Susie to the centre out of Rotorua...
And away we go… Jake and Benny
Jake and Benny recently returned to the Mamaku rehoming centre once again after being rehomed a number of times due to...
Introducing Her Grace, Duchess Florence
This is Duchess Florence. She came to the Mamaku Rehoming centre without a name. We had a naming promotion through...
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Mickey and Santo playing. It is so nice to see. I haven't seen Mickey play since his best friend Pele passed. And I have never seen Santo play. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful. Thank you for sharing 😇🥰😇
Waiting for the lady with the hay.... ... See MoreSee Less
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Huh where is our hay?
She late again???? Hard to get good help these days!!!
Lol we have the same problem.
Hay lady?!
Beautiful
Hehehehe 😆
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It's a big job but someone's gotta do it ... See MoreSee Less
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Good on ya Zebbie! 💞
A diligent and ambitious ass.
Love it. I wish we had that much hay.
🤣🤣gotta be in 1st
Hehehe 🤣
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Dear Mickey. He has been playing uncle to Santo. He is so kindly. ... See MoreSee Less
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Good boy Mickey
Beautiful ❤️
Beautiful
Who is in the hay shed? ... See MoreSee Less
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Mickey (on the left) and his mini-me Santo. Should we rename Santo Mouse? 🤣🤣🤣 ... See MoreSee Less
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Oooh santo got a buddy now or is it mouse 🐭 😂🤣
Beautiful
More of Santo. He thinks he is gorgeous too! ... See MoreSee Less
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Hello my little buddy 💕 He is a super gorgeous boy for sure 💜
He looks so much like Chester 😍
And he is. Lol
Lovely boy!
Beautiful
🥰🥰
He looks so much like Chester 😆
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This is Santo. He has come under the care of the Trust very recently. He is only 18 months old but he is very confident and is enjoying the company of other donkeys. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a beautiful young man xxx
My handsome boy looks so happy and calm. Thankyou 😁
He is beautiful!
How gorgeous is he.
What a beautiful boy
Hello Santo aren't you just the sweetest wee man!!!
Santo is a handsome boy 🥰
Beautiful ❤️
Gorgeous!
Adorable!
Adorable 🥰🤗
cute
Gorgeous
Quinn Amis
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Beautiful donkeys ... See MoreSee Less
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Now are you sure you have the exposure right? ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning all, we are waiting to get our 6 weekly manicures. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful
Lucky donkeys, wish I could them for mine.
Beautiful
Beautiful ❤️
We have arrived at the Central Districts Field Days. Please come and see us at the Lifestyle Courtyard. Lots of new merch which will be up on our website next week. ... See MoreSee Less
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The stall looks brilliant. Wish I could come and see it. Have fun and good luck with getting the info across about our beautiful donkeys. Talking about beautiful donkeys, the soft toys are cute. Have a great time Pauline.
Looks impressive
Love the knitted donkeys 😍
Looking great, stands out. Hope it all goes well. Good effort ladies.
Wish we could be there! Hope the little stuffed donkeys find new homes!
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I've been photo bombed! ... See MoreSee Less
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Mug shot😆
Love it!!
And just look at all those cheeky faces!!
I love the expression on the real Donkey 💖 Safe and loved: Rescue is best breed! Shared ~ Ariane
It's like looking in a mirror ... See MoreSee Less
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They arrived!!!!
Beautiful
Awwwww 💕💕, how many Donkey and Mule do you care for?
If you are off to Field Days in the Manawatu next week, make sure you visit the Trust’s stall and you just might be lucky to get one of these! ... See MoreSee Less
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I want 🌺
On the one on the left kinda looks like my little mini mule!
See you there!
They are cute, kids will love them. Good luck for it all.
So cute and also there will be other goodies at our stall. Thanks Elise, Mamaku’s lovely farrier who donated 6 pairs of earrings and 8 decals. Made by her❤️
How much please?
I dont often see good donkey toys. But these are great.
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How do I get THAT out of my shed? ... See MoreSee Less
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Great caption 😍 Safe and loved : Rescue is best breed ! Shared ~ Ariane
It finally rained last night so donkeys are soaking up some sun. ... See MoreSee Less
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Breakfast. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful
Oh look at all the painted donkeys just love the two broken colors ❤
Just checking in. ... See MoreSee Less
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Handsome
What a gorgeous boy!!
Stunning ❤️
Beautiful face
You little beauty.
So beautiful..! I really want to kiss those gorgeous ears! 😚
Your looking good
Soooo handsome
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Watcha doing? ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful
Lots of views and some lovely comments for our last post so here are some more photos. Have a lovely day ... See MoreSee Less
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Absolutely stunning 😎
Lovely Donkey’s 💕
Looks like they got into the hay paddock. Lucky donkeys. I love the smooth summer coats. They glow in the sunshine.
Adorable
Butter wouldn't melt. Lol
The chocolate is like my chocolate girl and the 2 coloured one is like my older girl
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We haven't posted for a while so here are just some photos of beautiful donkeys to brighten your day. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful
Thank you 😊
Anthony Holland look at these beautiful pictures of Grace and her friends.
They’re beautiful.
Their all gorgeous ❤
Do u sell?
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I can just about get my head over the gate.... ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful
Lovely photo 😍
It’s the Thankful Thirtieth today - we have so much to be thankful for, especially the amazing donations we have received over the last week! Thanks so much, we have started the year in a position to be able to continue to help donkeys in the way we want to! We are completely funded by your amazing donations and our wonderful sponsors. We really do have a lot to be thankful for! On a personal note - I am thankful and forever grateful to the amazing Master Farrier, Trevor Sutherland, who has worked so hard on one of my mammoths who has the worst feet ever. He has allowed her an additional 15 months (and counting) by making and fitting special shoes to keep her comfortable. ... See MoreSee Less
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