Adoption: Photos of the gangsters

Adopt The Gangsters

A group of cuddly miniature Shetlands who love to cause mischief!

Location: Aylsham, Norfolk

Height: 7-8hh

Breed: Miniature Shetland

Colour: Multi-coloured!

 
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Adopt The Gangsters 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 there, we're The Gangsters!

Our names are Reggie, Ronnie, Patch, Fred and Baby Face Nelson. We're five adorable miniature Shetlands ponies, but don't be fooled! Just like our name suggests, we're known for getting up to all kinds of mischievous antics. Hee hee!

When our owner sadly passed away in 2011, Redwings offered to give us a new home so we could all stay together. At the request of our owner's family, we were all named after famous Gangsters! We love to cause havoc together - and usually get away with it because we look so cute! But although we like to act tough, we're really softies underneath it all and adore cuddles from our fans.

Adopt The Gangsters 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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"Everyone loves The Gangsters! They're such a cheeky bunch, often running rings around their carers! However, despite their tough reputation, they're just adorable little ponies who love a cuddle and a scratch. Don't tell them I said that!"

Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre Manager

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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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