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Adopt Rumpel

Terrified Rumpel would shake at the merest touch when first rescued, but look at him now!

Location: Oxhill, Warwickshire

Height: 14.1hh

Breed: Cob Cross

Colour: Skewbald (brown and white)

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

Who is the adoption for?

Hey, nice to meet you!

My name is Rumpel and I live at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire. I've come a long way since the day I first arrived at the Sanctuary in 2008. I was so petrified, that I would try to hide in a corner and shake anytime someone tried to touch me.

I was rescued from the horrors of Spindle Farm in Amersham when I was just six months old. Over 100 horses, ponies and donkeys were found living in appalling conditions with no food or water. Sadly many had passed away before their plight was discovered. I had never experienced how kind humans could be before so I was terrified when I first came to Redwings. Thanks to the TLC from the vets and carers, I overcame my terrible ordeal to become a friendly and confident pony - and a Redwings Adoption Star!

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

Who is the adoption for?

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"Looking at the confident pony Rumpel is today, it's almost impossible to believe he is the same youngster who came to us all those years ago who was so scared he couldn't bear to be touched. Thanks to his adopters, he will always have a safe home at Redwings where he will never face such terrible neglect again."

Redwings Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere

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Adoption pack

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.

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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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