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.

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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The Gangsters

Esther

Elvis

Maya

Wiggins and Wacko

Minnie

Dotty

Tinkerbell

Arya

Timothy and Cain

Lady

Monarch

Fox

Pickle

Zippy

Gibson

Rumpel

Noah

Sampson

Lily

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

Latest adoption Stories

Arya is having a party!

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

Sampson's birthday bash is happening soon!

Wiggins and Wacko are having a party!

Arya is having a party!

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

Sampson's birthday bash is happening soon!

Wiggins and Wacko are having a party!

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The Gangsters

The Gangsters's story

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!

Esther

Esther's story

Hi there, I'm Esther!

I live in the big donkey herd at Redwings Caldecott and love to meet my visitors. My life didn't start off so blissfully however; I was the youngest survivor of the Amersham rescue in 2008, one of the largest cases of animal neglect the UK had ever seen at that time.

Elvis

Elvis's story

Hey guys, I'm Elvis!

As you may have guessed from the name, I'm the resident rock 'n' roll pony of Redwings Ada Cole in Essex, known for my perfect quiff and love of the spotlight.

Maya

Maya's story

Hey my friend, nice to meet you!

My name is Maya and I’m a beautiful black Friesian horse. Did you know at Redwings I'm known as the Sanctuary's very own 'Black Beauty'? Just like the character from the book, I've made it through adversity to find a new and happy life.

Wiggins and Wacko

Wiggins and Wacko's story

Hey there! We're Wiggins (and Wacko)!

Minnie

Minnie's story

Hi my friend!

My name is Minnie and I'm an adorable donkey (if I do say so myself) living at Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland. I'm the matriarch of the large donkey herd here and make it my mission to welcome every visitor who drops by.

Dotty

Dotty's story

Hi my friend, I'm Dotty!

Can you guess why I was named Dotty? It's because my beautiful coat is covered in lots of spots. Also, because I can be a little dotty! There's nothing I like better than running around, playing games with donkey friends and saying hello to my lovely supporters!

Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell's story

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!

Arya

Arya's story

Nice to meet you, I'm Arya!

I'm a very fluffy, mischievous donkey who loves to play with my friends in my paddock at Redwings Oxhill. My favourite toy to play with is a welly boot, especially if it contains some yummy treats, like carrots!

Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain's story

Hi there! We're Timothy and Cain!

Lady

Lady's story

Hey down there, I'm Lady!

I said "down there" because I'm a tall and very large Shire horse! I live at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire in a small herd of Shires - you can probably see us from the visitor centre entrance!

Monarch

Monarch's story

Hi my friend, I'm Monarch!

I'm the new kid on the block with royal connections. Let me explain...

Fox

Fox's story

Hi my friend, I'm Fox!

Well, I say my name is Fox. My full name is actually Foxy Four Socks, but let's keep that as a secret between you and me!

Pickle

Pickle's story

Hi there! My name's Pickle!

You may notice something slightly different about me compared to most of the other ponies at Redwings - I only have one eye! But please don't worry, I cope perfectly with just one eye and live a very happy and fulfilled life. Let me explain what happened...

Zippy

Zippy's story

Hey there, I'm Zippy!

I'm a very handsome Gelderlander horse living at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex. I'm told my chestnut colouring looks beautiful in the sunshine so I love to 'zip' around my field to show off to my visitors, carers and, of course, my girlfriend Cupid who I live with.

Gibson

Gibson's story

Hey, nice to meet you!

My name is Gibson and I live at Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland. Did you know my full name is Gibson Fraser and I'm named after the late founder of Mountains Animal Sanctuary, Alan Fraser? What an honour!

Rumpel

Rumpel's story

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.

Noah

Noah's story

Hey there, I'm Noah!

Looking at me, you may be wondering if I'm a donkey or a pony. Well, I'm actually both! I'm a mule which means my mum was a pony and my dad was a donkey. I share characteristics from both breeds and love the company of both too!

Sampson

Sampson's story

Hey, nice to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Sampson and I’m a Shetland pony living at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. My favourite thing in the world is a lovely groom so you will often find me by my paddock fence enjoying lots of cuddles, pats and scratches from my visitors.

Lily

Lily's story

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