Adopt and make a new friend today

Sponsoring a horse, pony or donkey at Redwings is a fantastic way to support our charity and make a new friend in the process. Costing just a few pounds a month and with a huge range of Adoption Stars to choose from, including stunning Shire Cross Fox, cheeky donkey Arya and cuddly Shetland pony Tinkerbell, an adoption makes a great gift or purchase just for you!

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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!

Gibson

Orphaned foal Gibson has grown into a playful and mischievous horse!

Lily

Adorable Lily loves meeting new people and a good fuss!

Maya

Maya is a stunning horse known as Redwings' very own 'Black Beauty'!

Tinkerbell

Tiny Tinkerbell was born at Redwings after her mum survived horrific neglect.

Rumpel

Terrified Rumpel would shake at the merest touch when first rescued, but look at him now!

The Gangsters

A group of cuddly miniature Shetlands who love to cause mischief!

Wiggins and Wacko

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

Arya

With her super fluffy coat and long ears, it's hard not to fall in love with adorable donkey Arya!

Lady

Lady is a beautiful and friendly gentle giant who adores cuddles.

Fox

Stunning Shire Cross Fox is a real gent!

Zippy

Stunning Zippy survived the horrors of Spindle Farm and found love at Redwings.

Noah

Handsome Noah is one marvellous mule!

Esther

Rescued at just two months old, a truly special little donkey who became a national symbol of hope after the Amersham rescue.

Minnie

Adorable donkey Minnie is a lovely lassie who is always first to the fence to say hello!

Victoria

A beautiful horse born at Redwings after her mum was discovered living in appalling conditions.

Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain are best friends and always causing havoc!

Monarch

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

Pickle

Pickle is a super friendly girl who doesn't let her visual impairment slow her down!

Sampson

Mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson loves nothing more than a cuddle!

Elvis

You can't help falling in love with gorgeous pony Elvis!

Dotty

Unable to walk due to overgrown hooves, gorgeous spotty Dotty will never be in pain again.

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.

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. x

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!

Of course you can! Adopting a horse or a donkey for a loved one or friends makes a thoughtful and unique gift – perfect for Christmas, Easter or birthdays!

When you come to purchase your adoption, you can choose to have the adoption pack posted directly to the recipient, or you can opt to have the pack posted directly to you so you can give the gift at a time of your choosing.

After many years as well-loved Adoption Stars, we feel it’s only right that these wonderful residents have the chance to enjoy a peaceful retirement in their golden years.

If your Adoption Star retires, it doesn’t mean you still can’t sponsor them. It just means we won’t be accepting any new sponsors for that particular Adoption Star. You’ll still receive updates from your four-legged friend and can give them a cuddle at the visitor centre where they live.

Latest adoption Stories

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Receive a wonderful adoption pack

Gibson

Lily

Maya

Tinkerbell

Rumpel

The Gangsters

Wiggins and Wacko

Arya

Lady

Fox

Zippy

Noah

Esther

Minnie

Victoria

Timothy and Cain

Monarch

Pickle

Sampson

Elvis

Dotty

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

When will I receive my adoption pack?

How do I renew my adoption?

How do I visit my adoption friend?

Can I purchase an adoption for a friend or loved one?

What happens if my Adoption Star retires?

Latest adoption Stories

A sad farewell to retired Adoption Star Del Boy

It's time to party with Adoption Star Tinkerbell!

We're delighted to welcome Joe Stockdale as a Redwings Ambassador!

Our Spring Newsletter 2025 is out now

A sad farewell to retired Adoption Star Del Boy

It's time to party with Adoption Star Tinkerbell!

We're delighted to welcome Joe Stockdale as a Redwings Ambassador!

Our Spring Newsletter 2025 is out now

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Lady's story

Hey down there, I'm Lady!

I said "down there" because I'm a tall and very large Shire horse! I live at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire in a small herd of Shires - you can probably see us from the visitor centre entrance!

Timothy and Cain's story

Hi there! We're Timothy and Cain!

Fox's story

Hi my friend, I'm Fox!

Well, I say my name is Fox. My full name is actually Foxy Four Socks, but let's keep that as a secret between you and me!

Monarch's story

Hi my friend, I'm Monarch!

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

Zippy's story

Hey there, I'm Zippy!

I'm a very handsome Gelderlander horse living at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex. I'm told my chestnut colouring looks beautiful in the sunshine so I love to 'zip' around my field to show off to my visitors, carers and, of course, my girlfriend Cupid who I live with.

Pickle's story

Hi there! My name's Pickle!

You may notice something slightly different about me compared to most of the other ponies at Redwings - I only have one eye! But please don't worry, I cope perfectly with just one eye and live a very happy and fulfilled life. Let me explain what happened...

Gibson's story

Hey, nice to meet you!

My name is Gibson and I live at Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland. Did you know my full name is Gibson Fraser and I'm named after the late founder of Mountains Animal Sanctuary, Alan Fraser? What an honour!

Rumpel's story

Hey, nice to meet you!

My name is Rumpel and I live at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire. I've come a long way since the day I first arrived at the Sanctuary in 2008. I was so petrified, that I would try to hide in a corner and shake anytime someone tried to touch me.

Noah's story

Hey there, I'm Noah!

Looking at me, you may be wondering if I'm a donkey or a pony. Well, I'm actually both! I'm a mule which means my mum was a pony and my dad was a donkey. I share characteristics from both breeds and love the company of both too!

Sampson's story

Hey, nice to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Sampson and I’m a Shetland pony living at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. My favourite thing in the world is a lovely groom so you will often find me by my paddock fence enjoying lots of cuddles, pats and scratches from my visitors.

Lily's story

Hi there, I'm Lily!

I'm a pretty dapple grey pony living at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. I love people; in fact, I was once considered a candidate for the Redwings rehoming scheme but some on-going problems with my hooves meant I couldn't continue my training.

The Gangsters's story

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