Adoption star – Monarch

Adopt Monarch

Miraculous Monarch was born at Redwings after his mum was hit by a lorry.

Location: Special adoption

Height: Still growing!

Breed: Hackney Cross

Colour: Bay

 
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Adopt Monarch today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

Hi my friend, I'm Monarch!

I'm the new kid on the block with royal connections. Let me explain...

I was named in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee having been born at Redwings in April 2022. My carers even wrote a letter to the Queen to tell them all about me and she replied to say how happy she was! My poor mum Majesty had come to the Sanctuary after being hit by a lorry. While recovering from her injuries, she gave birth to me and luckily I was ok. 

We're now both doing well, and I'm growing taller and taller every day. I'll be towering over my mum in no time! Although I currently don't live at a Redwings visitor centre, my carers thought it would be a nice idea to announce me as a new Adoption Star to mark the Coronation of King Charles in May 2023. That way, my amazing adopters will be able to support my specialist care and training, and follow me as I grow up!

Adopt Monarch today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

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"To see Monarch flourish after the terrible ordeal his mum Majesty went through is wonderful to witness. An adoption of Monarch provides a unique window for his supporters into the fantastic behind-the-scenes work we do to ready foals born at the Sanctuary for a life at a visitor centre or in a Guardian home. I can't wait to see what he gets up to next!"

Redwings Chief Executive

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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.

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!

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