Renew your adoption today!

Thank you for continuing your friendship by renewing an adoption for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

When you renew, you'll receive a beautiful photo and a new update from your Adoption Star sharing their latest adventures at the Sanctuary and celebrating your next year of friendship.

To renew today, simply select your Adoption Star and choose whether it is for yourself or a nice gift for someone else. You can then decide to pay as a regular or a one-off payment.

Did you know? By renewing with a regular monthly payment not only spreads the cost of your donation but also makes your gift go further by reducing administration and contributing to your sponsored equine's care each and every month!

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Gibson

Orphaned foal Gibson has grown into a playful and mischievous horse! Read Gibson's story

Lily

Adorable Lily loves meeting new people and a good fuss! Read Lily's story

Maya

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

Tinkerbell

Tiny Tinkerbell was born at Redwings after her mum survived horrific neglect. Read Tinkerbell's story

Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain are best friends and always causing havoc! Read Timothy and Cain's story

Pickle

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

Rumpel

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

The Gangsters

A group of cuddly miniature Shetlands who love to cause mischief! Read The Gangsters's story

Wiggins and Wacko

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

Arya

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

Fox

Stunning Shire Cross Fox is a real gent! Read Fox's story

Noah

Handsome Noah is one marvellous mule! Read Noah's story

Esther

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

Minnie

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

Victoria

A beautiful horse born at Redwings after her mum was discovered living in appalling conditions. Read Victoria's story

Monarch

Miraculous Monarch was born at Redwings after his mum was hit by a lorry. Read Monarch's story

Sampson

Mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson loves nothing more than a cuddle! Read Sampson's story

Elvis

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

Dotty

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

Lady

Lady is a beautiful and friendly gentle giant who adores cuddles. Read Lady's story

Zippy

Stunning Zippy survived the horrors of Spindle Farm and found love at Redwings. Read Zippy's story

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. 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.

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