Fern and Woody were 2 gorgeous young donkeys that were abandoned in a forest, just left there to fend for themselves. They were afraid of people and especially the farrier. They had issues around having their feet trimmed, but we and the farrier worked very hard to teach them that it can be a kind […]
1979-2023 In May 2019 Beatrice arrived here at Heehaws with her friend Bluebelle. She was in a very sorry state. She had lice and was very thin. She also had a skin condition, but with all the HeeHaws care, love, lotions, and potions lavished on her, she soon looked as amazing as her field mates
In the blossoming month of April 2023, a delightful little foal captured our hearts. His story began when his loving mother, gave birth to him and then fell terribly ill. Tragically, just a month later, this tiny foal found himself utterly alone in a vast field, his mother miles away seeking treatment, and his older
In December 2022, a local friend rode past a little donkey whose feet were in the worst state yet that we’ve had to deal with. As soon as we heard, we got straight onto it, and with the help of a few people, we were able to get our lovely Gareth round there. It was
Darling Rupert was born on 7th July 2023. His mum Blossom had given birth 5 times before that we know of. However, she didn’t have an easy delivery and we had to step in and help. Rupert arrived a big healthy foal and was standing and feeding as he should in no time. He’s growing
Theo & Willow were both born here at HeeHaws. The fate that had been awaiting their mums, Lottie and Holly, doesn’t bear thinking about. When they arrived here, already in foal, they were very nervous around people. It took quite some time to help them learn to trust but thankfully we worked our magic and
Betty and Florence arrived here with Maggie and Mabel, in June 2021. Headed for the meat wagon they were intercepted thankfully and came here, to a place of love and safety. Given what they had been through, these young donkeys were very kind and trusting. We always ensure that all the donkeys that leave here
HeeHaws Vet We’ve been very fortunate at HeeHaws to have such knowledgeable, sympathetic, and kind vets. Quite recently Melanie was taken on as the dedicated equine vet for her practice and she is no exception. The donkeys love her and she has a true understanding of them which is quite unique to find. We are
DUDLEY 1990 – 2021 Dudley and Dolly, a father and daughter, came here in October 2016, before HeeHaws evolved. Aged 26 and 6, their elderly owner had Alzheimer’s and could no longer look after them. Dudley arrived with terrible issues with his hooves. They had been very very long and he obviously had bad memories
Thomas 1980 – 2022 Thomas arrived here aged 42, terribly emaciated but with a strong character and the will to live. From a life tied to a tree with no grass to eat, he spent his time here grazing in the sunshine, enjoying lots of small regular meals, and was cosseted by all of us