Adopt Minnie

Adorable donkey Minnie is a lovely lassie who is always first to the fence to say hello!

Location: Mountains, Scotland

Height: 9hh

Breed: Donkey

Colour: Skewbald (brown and white)

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Adopt Minnie today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

Hi my friend!

My name is Minnie and I'm an adorable donkey (if I do say so myself) living at Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland. I'm the matriarch of the large donkey herd here and make it my mission to welcome every visitor who drops by.

I came to Mountains Animal Sanctuary in 2011 (before it had merged with Redwings) having been rescued from Ireland with my foal Mouse, who still lives with me today and is never far from my side. We have a large field here, with our very own sandpits and beautiful trees which provide us with shade and great scratching pads - it's donkey heaven!

Adopt Minnie today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

"Minnie is a proud mum who always looks out for her fellow long-eared friends and, of course, her son Mouse. She also never neglects her duties as an Adoption Star; she's always first to the fence to welcome visitors and ask for a cuddle!"

Redwings Mountains Centre Manager Catherine Moody

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

Sponsor a horse or donkey from as little as £2 a month via direct debit or make a one-off donation and you’ll receive a wonderful adoption pack.

What’s included

Three postal updates a year from your new friend including one at Christmas!
Your Adoption Star’s photo and rescue story
Quarterly email updates with photos from your Adoption Star Friend
An invitation to their birthday party – yes really!
A certificate of adoption
A factsheet all about your chosen animal
A bookmark featuring your Adoption Star

You will also receive our twice-yearly newsletter or children’s magazine so you can keep up with all the latest news from Redwings!

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

Whether you’re a fan of a good sing-song or love nothing more than snooze, find your perfect Adoption Star partner for yourself or your loved one!

2. Set up your adoption

For gift adoptions we will need to get a few extra details to know who to send adoption star updates too.

3. Receive your adoption star pack

Your wonderful adoption pack includes a special certificate, stunning photo of your new friend and their story.

4. Get regular updates

We'll keep you up to date on how you're supporting our vital work including sending your adoption star updates with photos and stories throughout the year.

Adoption scheme FAQs

We aim to send your pack as quickly as possible and you can usually expect it to arrive within five working days. However, delivery can take up to 21 days, especially in busy times, so please be patient. x

You can renew your adoption here or call our supporter engagement team on 01508 505246.

The majority of our adoption stars all live at one of our visitor centres around the UK.

Opening times vary, you can find all the details here. Entry is free of charge and as part of your adoption package you'll receive an invite to their birthday party at the centre where they live - yes really!

Monarch is a 'special adoption' who currently lives at a closed site but we hope you'll be able to visit him in the not too distant future when he's had a bit more training!

Of course you can! Adopting a horse or a donkey for a loved one or friends makes a thoughtful and unique gift – perfect for Christmas, Easter or birthdays!

When you come to purchase your adoption, you can choose to have the adoption pack posted directly to the recipient, or you can opt to have the pack posted directly to you so you can give the gift at a time of your choosing.

After many years as well-loved Adoption Stars, we feel it’s only right that these wonderful residents have the chance to enjoy a peaceful retirement in their golden years.

If your Adoption Star retires, it doesn’t mean you still can’t sponsor them. It just means we won’t be accepting any new sponsors for that particular Adoption Star. You’ll still receive updates from your four-legged friend and can give them a cuddle at the visitor centre where they live.

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Adopt Minnie

Hi my friend!

My name is Minnie and I'm an adorable donkey (if I do say so myself) living at Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland. I'm the matriarch of the large donkey herd here and make it my mission to welcome every visitor who drops by.

Redwings Mountains Centre Manager Catherine Moody

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

Adopt one of Minnie's friends

Dotty

Arya

Gibson

Welfare is at the heart of everything we do

Adopt Minnie

Hi my friend!

My name is Minnie and I'm an adorable donkey (if I do say so myself) living at Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland. I'm the matriarch of the large donkey herd here and make it my mission to welcome every visitor who drops by.

Redwings Mountains Centre Manager Catherine Moody

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

When will I receive my adoption pack?

How do I renew my adoption?

How do I visit my adoption friend?

Can I purchase an adoption for a friend or loved one?

What happens if my Adoption Star retires?

Adopt one of Minnie's friends

Dotty

Arya

Gibson

Dotty

Arya

Gibson

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