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Adopt Callisto

Handsome Callisto is ready to be your friend!

Location: Aylsham, Norfolk

Height: 15.3hh

Breed: Cob cross

Colour: Black

 
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Adopt Callisto 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, my name is Callisto!

I'm a handsome horse, with a white marking on my head which is called a star - how appropriate?! I'm a friendly fellow with a wonderfully gentle nature, and I can't wait to be your friend! 

I was born at Redwings and so each day of my life has been filled with happiness, which is why I ADORE fuss and attention from my two-legged companions. My mum’s name was Tianna, and she was expecting me when Redwings rescued a big group of horses back in 2010. Sadly, their owner passed away and no one was able to care for them. The owner’s family was concerned about the horses' future and wanted to find them a good home, so they reached out to Redwings for help. A few months after arriving at Redwings, my mum gave birth to me – a healthy foal with oodles of confidence! I am so excited to be an Adoption Star and I cannot wait to share my Sanctuary stories and news with you.  

Since then I have enjoyed time in a Guardian home, being a very important companion to another horse. My Guardian's circumstances changed, and my hooves need some ongoing TLC, so it was decided I would stay at Redwings - and have this very important role instead! 

Adopt Callisto 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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"Callisto might be handsome, but he's also a great big softie! With his white star and gorgeous black coat, we can't help but think that he reminds us of another famous black horse - Black Beauty! 

Nicola Knight

Redwings Head of Communications

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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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