Adoption: Photo of Tinkerbell

Adopt Tinkerbell

Tiny Tinkerbell was born at Redwings after her mum survived horrific neglect.

Location: Ada Cole, Essex

Height: 7.3hh

Breed: Miniature Shetland

Colour: Palomino

 
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Adopt Tinkerbell 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, nice to meet you!

My name is Tinkerbell and I’m a super cute miniature Shetland pony living at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex. Do you know I have a party trick? Sometimes I roll over and ask my carers to tickle my tummy! Hee hee!

I'm one of the lucky ones because I was born at Redwings and have never experienced the suffering some of my friends had to face before finding safety at the Sanctuary, just like my mum Elsie. She was one of many ponies, horses and donkeys rescued from appalling squalor at Spindle Farm, Amersham, in 2008. The animals living there were starving and diseased, and many had already passed away. My mum was in foal and was taken to Redwings just in time to give birth to me. Because of her neglect I was very poorly when I was born, but I happily pulled through thanks to the care of the wonderful vets here who never gave up on me.

Adopt Tinkerbell 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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"Tinkerbell is a beautiful little pony, loved by staff and visitors alike. Watching her and her friends trot around their field together is such a joy - they bring a smile to everyone's faces."

Redwings Ada Cole Centre Manager, Jo Franklin

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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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Elvis

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Zippy

Stunning Zippy survived the horrors of Spindle Farm and found love at Redwings.

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Elvis

You can't help falling in love with gorgeous pony Elvis!

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Dotty

Unable to walk due to overgrown hooves, gorgeous spotty Dotty will never be in pain again.

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Adoption: Photo of Zippy

Zippy

Stunning Zippy survived the horrors of Spindle Farm and found love at Redwings.

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