Adoption: Photo of Dotty

Adopt Dotty

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

Location: Ada Cole, Essex

Height: 10.2hh

Breed: Donkey

Colour: Skewbald (brown and white)

 
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Adopt Dotty 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 Dotty!

Can you guess why I was named Dotty? It's because my beautiful coat is covered in lots of spots. Also, because I can be a little dotty! There's nothing I like better than running around, playing games with donkey friends and saying hello to my lovely supporters!

Sadly, there was once a time when I wasn't able to enjoy a good trot around my paddock. I was discovered in 2018 with incredibly overgrown hooves that were causing me extreme pain. I could barely walk! Sadly, my discomfort could have easily been prevented if my owner had allowed me to regularly see a farrier for hoof trims. Now safe at Redwings, my hooves are kept in tip top condition and I never have to worry about being in pain again.

Adopt Dotty 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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"Despite her previous ordeal, Dotty is a very friendly donkey who loves attention! Not only does she delight people with her cuddles, but watching her play with her donkey pals really puts a smile on your face. I'm so pleased she gets to enjoy the wonderful life here that she deserves."

Redwings Ada Cole Centre Manager, Jo Franklin

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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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