Adoption: Wiggins and Wacko

Adopt Wiggins and Wacko

Now they've found each other, Wiggins and Wacko will never be lonely again.

Location: Aylsham, Norfolk

Height: 11h (Wiggins) and 11.1hh (Wacko)

Breed: Donkeys

Colour: Brown (Wiggins) and skewbald (Wacko)

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

Who is the adoption for?

Hey there! We're Wiggins (and Wacko)!

Wacko and I are best friends having arrived at Redwings just two days apart! We were both terribly lonely but, thanks to our carers who introduced us to each other, we will never be alone again.

I had been abandoned by my owner on a livery yard and the landowner was doing their best to care for me. When they began to struggle, they approached Redwings for help. It was around the time of a certain Olympic cyclist winning medals at London 2012, hence my name! Meanwhile, poor Wacko was living alone with just his owner for company after the yard where he had been staying was forced to close. Donkeys need friends - we can become sick without friendship - and so Wacko was offered a home at Redwings. The team here thought we might get on....and the rest is history!

We live in a small herd of donkeys at Redwings Aylsham in Norfolk where we enjoy cuddles from our visitors, lots of love from our carers, and the odd ginger biscuit or two. Yum!

Adopt Wiggins and Wacko 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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"Wiggins and Wacko are thick as thieves! Since the day they've met, they've barely been apart. I'm so glad we were able to put them together and heal their lonely hearts."

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.

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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