Adoption: Wiggins and Wacko

Wiggins and Wacko

Now they've found each other, Wiggins and Wacko will never be lonely again.

Location: Aylsham, Norfolk

Height: 11h (Wiggins) and 11.1hh (Wacko)

Breed: Donkeys

Colour: Brown (Wiggins) and skewbald (Wacko)

 
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Renew your adoption today

To renew your adoption for Wiggins and Wacko today, simply choose whether it is for yourself or a nice gift for someone else. You can then decide to pay as a regular or a one-off payment.

 

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

Wacko and I are best friends having arrived at Redwings just two days apart! We were both terribly lonely but, thanks to our carers who introduced us to each other, we will never be alone again.

I had been abandoned by my owner on a livery yard and the landowner was doing their best to care for me. When they began to struggle, they approached Redwings for help. It was around the time of a certain Olympic cyclist winning medals at London 2012, hence my name! Meanwhile, poor Wacko was living alone with just his owner for company after the yard where he had been staying was forced to close. Donkeys need friends - we can become sick without friendship - and so Wacko was offered a home at Redwings. The team here thought we might get on....and the rest is history!

We live in a small herd of donkeys at Redwings Aylsham in Norfolk where we enjoy cuddles from our visitors, lots of love from our carers, and the odd ginger biscuit or two. Yum!

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"Wiggins and Wacko are thick as thieves! Since the day they've met, they've barely been apart. I'm so glad we were able to put them together and heal their lonely hearts."

Redwings Aylsham Farm Team Manager Holly Higgins

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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.

There are more detailed FAQs about all aspects of our adoption scheme which you can find here.

Alternatively you can contact our friendly Supporter Engagement Team by calling 01508 505246, or by info@redwings.co.uk. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 16:30. Please note that our offices are closed on bank holidays. 

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