Adoption: Photo of Timothy and Cain

Adopt Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain are best friends and always causing havoc!

Location: Oxhill, Warwickshire

Height: 11.1hh (Timothy) and 10.3hh (Cain)

Breed: Donkey

Colour: Skewbald

 
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Adopt Timothy and Cain 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 there! We're Timothy and Cain!

We're two best long-eared friends who were born at Redwings within days of each other and have stuck together ever since! Our mums, Mary and Leah, were rescued from Spindle Farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Over 100 horses, ponies and donkeys were rescued from dreadful conditions at the farm where they had been cruelly kept without food, water or shelter.

Luckily our mums found safety at Redwings and I, Timothy, was born the day after the rescue while Cain came along just a few days later. I still need extra special care because I have a delicate tummy that sometimes gets upset. This doesn't stop me playing lots of games and getting up to mischief with my best pal Cain, as well as having lots of cuddles with our fans.

Adopt Timothy and Cain 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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"This pair can keep us entertained for hours with their antics! We're so proud to have given them a safe and happy home after the ordeal their mums went through. Without Redwings, who knows what would have happened to them?"

Redwings Oxhill Centre Manager, Helen Glen

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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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Lady is a beautiful and friendly gentle giant who adores cuddles.

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