Donkeys

In February 24 we were contacted by someone with an incredibly sad story. They got their donkeys, Bill and Ben, (brothers born on the same day to different mums) when they were 8 years old. They had a great life together until one day, after no warning whatsoever, and now aged 34, Ben suddenly died […]

Who is this gorgeous little family? What a shock that they don’t all have long ears 😘 Well this is Jacob the donkey and his friends Oscar the Shetland and Rolo the goat. Their elderly owner desperately needed our help. Jacob’s friends may have little ears but they are all bonded. After much discussion, we

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

It was at a Farmer’s Market one chilly and rainy day in October 2017 when Carina, her husband Dave, and their friends Angie and Bill saw William. He was tied up with a horribly short rope and left in the rain. The shock they experienced was palpable and many tears were shed at his neglected

Our teeny tiny Tinkerbelle arrived here in June 2022, aged around 12. She had been bred but the breeder had got rid of her to a ruthless dealer who just didn’t care. She was underweight and had overgrown hooves. We were told she had been put in a cattle crush to have her feet trimmed,

Teddy arrived at HeeHaws with Billy in the first week of January 2021. In contrast to Billy, Teddy was thin and had very overgrown feet. He had lice, worms, and an ulcerated mouth, so much so he could hardly eat.  It took many visits from the vet and Gareth to get Teddy feeling better. Before

Rodney was reported to HeeHaws in May 2018 when someone saw him alone in a field, in a terrible state, in desperate need of help. His field was littered with barbed wire, broken glass, and all kinds of dangers for donkeys. He also had ‘Aladdins slipper’ type hooves. He had often been wrestled to the