Albert

Albert

Albert, a handsome black cob, arrived as a helpless foal.

Location: Caldecott, Norfolk

Height: 16hh

Breed: Cob

Colour: Black

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Albert, a handsome black cob, arrived as a helpless foal. He was rescued from slaughter from the back of a dealer’s lorry after sadly losing his sight in one eye. 

Albert was a much-loved member of Redwings’ Adoption Club and he gained many adoring fans during his time on the scheme. Albert was known for his striking appearance and his glossy black coat.

After many happy and healthy years living at Redwings, Albert sadly passed away in 2002 as he had been suffering from severe peritonitis; an inflammation of the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen. 

Albert was a true star and a wonderful horsey friend to his many fans; he’s missed by so many! We are very thankful that we were able to rescue handsome Albert when he was so young and provide him with many years of happiness at our Sanctuary.

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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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