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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.

A Donkey for Christmas

Just before Christmas a supporter of the Trust purchased a donkey via TradeMe. The donkey was initially advertised as...

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And two makes Seven!

And two makes Seven!

As per our previous post, the Trust was asked to help rehome five donkeys, Sarah, Lauren, Ava, Humphrey and Bogart. ...

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Weatherby of Mamaku

Weatherby of Mamaku

Weatherby came to the Mamaku Rescue and Rehoming Centre with a number of nasty gashes as he was constantly escaping...

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Donkeys love visitors

Donkeys love visitors

Recently Pauline of the Mamaku Rescue and Rehoming Centre welcomed Pippi, Gregg and Susie to the centre out of Rotorua...

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Flo and Eve, 2 of our sponsor donkeys, with their favorite farrier. ... See MoreSee Less

Dear Arty, it sure is nice having a small, chubby, albeit grubby mate you can rest your chin on when contemplating life. ... See MoreSee Less

Dear Arty, it sure is nice having a small, chubby, albeit grubby mate you can rest your chin on when contemplating life.

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That is so lovely 😍

Perfect

What is not to love about Mickey and Pele? They are now in the care of the Trust. Such good friends. ... See MoreSee Less

What is not to love about Mickey and Pele? They are now in the care of the Trust. Such good friends.

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Look at those sweet faces, I am glad they are safe and loved now 💕 Rescue is best breed! Shared ~ Ariane

Pele who came under the care of the Trust almost two weeks ago has had his laminitic front feet xrayed. There is some rotation which indicates he has probably had laminitis before. He has moved to a low dose of painkiller and has some very smart Soft Ride shoes. His pain is being managed and he is walking quite comfortably in his shoes. The vet will revisit next week to decide the next course of treatment. In the meantime he is meeting new friends! ... See MoreSee Less

Pele who came under the care of the Trust almost two weeks ago has had his laminitic front feet xrayed. There is some rotation which indicates he has probably had laminitis before. He has moved to a low dose of painkiller and has some very smart Soft Ride shoes. His pain is being managed and he is walking quite comfortably in his shoes. The vet will revisit next week to decide the next course of treatment. In the meantime he is meeting new friends!

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God speed PELE, you are in best capable hands 🙏❤️🙏 Rescue is best breed! Shared ~ Ariane

So very cute!

Glad to hear you are in good hands now Pele.

Handsome boy

Can you do me a favour and send me a link for the soft ride shoes? I'd like to get some for my Portia 🙂

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Last week two geldings, Pele and Mickey, were relinquished into the care of the Trust after their owner had passed away. Unfortunately Pele has laminitis and was very sore. Both donkeys are now off grass and Pele is on pain relief under veterinary advice. His feet will be xrayed to see if there is any permanent damage to his hoof structure. If you are able to donate toward his costs, or if you would like to sponsor Pele and Mickey, please go to our website donkeymuletrust.org.nz/ and click the relevant button on our front page. We will keep you all updated with progress. ... See MoreSee Less

Last week two geldings, Pele and Mickey,  were relinquished into the care of the Trust after their owner had passed away. Unfortunately Pele has laminitis and was very sore. Both donkeys are now off grass and Pele is on pain relief under veterinary advice. His feet will be xrayed to see if there is any permanent damage to his hoof structure. If you are able to donate toward his costs, or if you would like to sponsor Pele and Mickey, please go to our website https://donkeymuletrust.org.nz/ and click the relevant button on our front page. We will keep you all updated with progress.

Day 3 and Arty and Oscar had hard feed together and then some hay. And the sun is shining. What a good way to start the day. ... See MoreSee Less

Day 3 and Arty and Oscar had hard feed together and then some hay. And the sun is shining. What a good way to start the day.

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So adorable!❤️ finally friends

Awww thats so cool to see, go Oscar!

Day 2, and second breakfast together ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

Day 2, and second breakfast together ❤️

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Wonderful to have friends

Wonderful news, good girl Arty

that is so good to see

That's awesome 👏

Yep budding friendship developing 💖

So cool❤️

Yay!

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Since Arty (on left) has been with us, she has not wanted to spend time close to other donkeys. She is very much at the bottom of the pecking order. However, she has decided recently that breakfast with Oscar is ok. So nice to see her sharing with another donkey. ... See MoreSee Less

Since Arty (on left) has been with us, she has not wanted to spend time close to other donkeys.  She is very much at the bottom of the pecking order. However, she has decided recently that breakfast with Oscar is ok. So nice to see her sharing with another donkey.

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Good girl, Arty!! Oscar is a handsome dude - great breakfast pals 🙂

I love them.! 💗💗

Good girl Arty, Oscar says sharing is he will be a good buddy for you.

Oscar is such a beautiful soul.

A friendship starting to blossom beautiful

Lovely to see❤️

Go Arty!

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Yay for sunshine, hay and best friends ... See MoreSee Less

Yay for sunshine, hay and best friends

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So adorable!❤️

Gorgeous pic❤

Sweet lovely Arty. ... See MoreSee Less

Sweet lovely Arty.

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She has been a challenge but with your ongoing care and love I’m sure Arty will thrive. ❤️❤️

She looks like some donkeys I have here. At 27 she is doing well. Fancy having a birthday on Christmas Day. Hope I got that right? Nice photo

Adorable! ❤️

So adorable!❤️

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Charlie, being an older boy, is all wrapped up in his winter jammies ready for the cold snap heading his way. ... See MoreSee Less

Charlie, being an older boy, is all wrapped up in his winter jammies ready for the cold snap heading his way.

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Wow that’s a flash under cover? Looks so snug and warm 👍😍

It's a lovely sunny day! ... See MoreSee Less

Its a lovely sunny day!

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Is this the beautiful Portia?

Ohh so gorgeous, Cressida sister❤️

Those ears ..! 💗💗

Beautiful baby.

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🎶...Me and my shadow...🎶 ... See MoreSee Less

🎶...Me and my shadow...🎶

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adorable, I have always loved donkeys , if I had more land I would get 2 of them , they just hang out peacefully , they have great presence and personality

Love it! ❤️

Adorable!❤️

I like to supplement my diet with a little roughage. ... See MoreSee Less

I like to supplement my diet with a little roughage.

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Love this. My boys love the reeds.

Little roughage

Same.

More winter models 🙂 it’s what all the cool kids are wearing this season! ... See MoreSee Less

More winter models 🙂 it’s what all the cool kids are wearing this season!

Mud, mud, glorious mud - I think this mule must be part hippo - she loves a good wallow! ... See MoreSee Less

Mud, mud, glorious mud - I think this mule must be part hippo - she loves a good wallow!

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Gorgeous girl

Gorgeous

Beautiful 😍

You must’ve brushed her 🤣

You got treats???? We want treats!! ... See MoreSee Less

You got treats???? We want treats!!

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ooh my how sweet and cute they all are xx

That picture is a treat for me 💖

When do we want them? Now! With faces like those who could resist.

Hehehehe 🤣💕

Sharing is caring...and everyone needs a bit of donkey ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

Sharing is caring...and everyone needs a bit of donkey ❤️

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True best friends , adorable

Friends share everything 💕 Both gorgeous 💕 Rescue is best breed! Shared ~ Ariane

We are best friends...and we are gorgeous. ... See MoreSee Less

We are best friends...and we are gorgeous.

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You certainly are!

You most certainly are gorgeous

Gorgeous ❤️❤️

Two gorgeous donks

Cuteness 💕

Their adorable ❤❤

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The advantage of being so tall - you can see what’s going on….way over there ———> ... See MoreSee Less

The advantage of being so tall - you can see what’s going on….way over there ———>

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So bright and alert and peaceful

Beautiful!

Very majestic looking.

A beautiful donkey, how tall?

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Watcha doing? ... See MoreSee Less

Watcha doing?

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You both look so healthy and happy together. It’s beautiful and inspiring to see🐝😊

And good morning to you two.

They are so happy , content and relaxed, a pretty sight.

I see you ❤️

Could be Clark and gable!!

I see they have been reshaping boring straight fencing 🙂

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New lime on track, and Oscar is starting to change colour. He is normally white as snow. Is this contouring gone wrong? ... See MoreSee Less

New lime on track, and Oscar is starting to change colour. He is normally white as snow. Is this contouring gone wrong?

We love hay and each other. ... See MoreSee Less

We love hay and each other.

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What a beautiful photo 😍

Gorgeous picture ❤️

sweetness, content and best friendsxx

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