Pickle

Adopt Pickle

Pickle is a super friendly girl who doesn't let her visual impairment slow her down!

Location: Aylsham, Norfolk

Height: 11hh and growing!

Breed: Cob

Colour: Piebald

 
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Adopt Pickle 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'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...

I came to the Sanctuary in 2022 after a kind person phoned up the Redwings team, having seen a young pony with an injured eye - that was me! A Field Officer visited me and it was clear that I needed immediate help, so she advised my owner to seek veterinary attention. Sadly, my owner was not able to provide the help I needed so she agreed to sign me over to Redwings.

As well as a severely injured eye, the Redwings' vets also discovered I was suffering from a heavy worm burden which was making me feel very weak and unwell. Apparently my health was in a 'pickle' and that's how I got my name! Thanks to the hard work of the vets, I soon recovered but sadly my eye was continuing to cause me a lot of pain so the decision was made to remove it to end the discomfort it was causing me. 

Now I feel much better, have loads of energy and can't wait to meet all my wonderful adopters! 

Adopt Pickle 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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"Considering the 'pickle' this brave young mare once found herself in, she is such a friendly and outgoing girl, who loves people and copes beautifully with just one eye. I'm so pleased she has the chance to shine as an Adoption Star!"

Redwings Head of Sanctuary & Care

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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.

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!

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