The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada
About the Sanctuary
Since
1992, The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada has been a refuge for donkeys, mules and
hinnies who have been neglected or abused, or who can no longer be cared for by
their owners.
We are
a not-for-profit charity, funded entirely by private donations and corporate
sponsorships of events. At present, 75 equines (donkeys, mules and hinnies)
reside at our main farm, and 30 are in care in our approved foster farms.
We
have a small dedicated staff group and 40 hard-working, committed volunteers.
We are
open to the public from May through October on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 4 special Christmas Open Days: Dec 1, 8th, 15,
and 22nd. Hot chocolate and cookies made by our volunteers will help
you stay warm! The donkeys are very cute in their fuzzy winter coats.
Donkey
Day, our largest open house and fundraising event, is the 2nd Sunday
in June; in 2014, Donkey Day will be on June 8th. There will be
musical entertainment, food vendors, a KidZone, silent auction and more. Our
newest event is PACE for the Donkeys, a 5k run/walk through the trails and
fields on the farm. Stay tuned for more details on both through our website.
People
of all ages love coming to the tranquil beautiful Sanctuary Farm and meeting
the gentle, social donkeys. Please come and pat or groom animals in the
barnyard, visit over the fence with others who enjoy a nice ear scratch, and
shop in our Long Ears Boutique for the perfect donkey gift. For the summer
months, there are lovely trails to explore and picnic tables by the pond for
all to enjoy.
Parking, store and grounds are accessible for wheelchairs
and other assistive devices.
Admission is by donation.
6981 Puslinch Conc. 4, RR6 Guelph ON N1H 6J3
519-836-1697
info@thedonkeysanctuary.ca
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