Adopt and make a new friend today

Sponsoring a horse, pony or donkey at Redwings is a fantastic way to support our charity and make a new friend in the process. Costing just a few pounds a month and with a huge range of Adoption Stars to choose from, including stunning Shire Cross Fox, cheeky donkey Arya and cuddly Shetland pony Tinkerbell, an adoption makes a great gift or purchase just for you!

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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.

Latest adoption Stories
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Black Shire cross horse Fox receives a groom from one of his carers. He is standing in his field with his mane plaited, wearing a red headcollar and red sash.

Adoption Star Fox is having a big party!
Photo of three Shetland ponies eating a horsey birthday cake.

Say 'Happy Birthday' to The Gangsters!
A donkey mascot is stroking the ears of a real donkey over the fence

Arya is having a party!

Adoption Star pony Elvis wears a red collar decorated with a rosette and stars, and is enjoying a stroke from a member of the public.

Get ready to party with our rock 'n'roll pony Elvis!
Black Shire cross horse Fox receives a groom from one of his carers. He is standing in his field with his mane plaited, wearing a red headcollar and red sash.

Adoption Star Fox is having a big party!

Photo of three Shetland ponies eating a horsey birthday cake.

Say 'Happy Birthday' to The Gangsters!

A donkey mascot is stroking the ears of a real donkey over the fence

Arya is having a party!

Adoption Star pony Elvis wears a red collar decorated with a rosette and stars, and is enjoying a stroke from a member of the public.

Get ready to party with our rock 'n'roll pony Elvis!

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