Wiggins the donkey

Adopt Wiggins

Do you like donkeys and ginger biscuits? We could be best friends!

Location: Aylsham, Norfolk

Height: 11h

Breed: Donkey

Colour: Brown

 
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Adopt Wiggins today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £25.

Who is the adoption for?

Hey there! I’m Wiggins!

Do you like donkeys and ginger biscuits? If the answers yes, then I think we have a lot in common and we could become great friends. Just so you know, I have an incredible
knowledge of the aforementioned treat and can spot a premium example with just a quick sniff. In my opinion, the posh ones which are packaged in a cardboard box usually omit the finest whiff!

So let me tell you a bit about how I came to live at Redwings. Sadly, I was abandoned at a livery yard. I was just left there and all I could do was hope that someone would care for me. Fortunately, the kind landowner looked after me, but after a while they began to struggle and so they reached out to Redwings for help. It was around the time a certain Olympic cyclist was winning medals at London 2012 – hence my name (obviously Redwings could see I was a champion donkey!).

Donkeys are very sociable creatures so when I was given a place at the Sanctuary with other donkeys – I was so happy! As soon as I was introduced to the Aylsham donkey herd, I knew I was going to love them all. Well, that was back in 2012 – donkeys years ago I guess you could say! These days my friends and I are so closely bonded, we’re like ginger biscuits from the same packet (the fancy boxed variety obviously!).

P.S. don’t worry if you don’t like ginger biscuits – we can still be great friends!

Adopt Wiggins today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £25.

Who is the adoption for?

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"I'm so glad we were able to help Wiggins and heal his lonely heart."

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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