Compassion Starts Here – For Every Donkey
what we do
Compassionate Care for Donkeys in Need
Hoosier Donkey Rescue & Sanctuary provides rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for donkeys who have
been neglected, abused, abandoned, or surrendered.
Rescue
Saving donkeys from neglect, abuse, auctions and unsafe conditions
rehabilitation
Providing veterinary care, nutrition, hoof care, and emotional healing.
sanctuary
Offering a permanent, loving home for donkeys who cannot be adopted.
want to make a big impact?
Every donkey has a story – help write the next chapter
volunteer with us
Give your time, lend a hand, and be part of a rescue that changes lives.Volunteers help with daily care, barn chores, enrichment, and special projects. No experience needed – just compassion and a willingness to help.
join us at the farm
We love welcoming the community to the farm. Join us for open barn days, sponsor visits, and special events throughout the year. Come meet the donkeys, learn their stories, and see your support in action.
sponsor a donkey
Sponsorship provides for needed ongoing care. In return, you build a special connection with a donkey who depends on you. Sponsor days let you visit, love on, and celebrate “your” donkey.
Many of our donkeys arrive frightened, neglected, and forgotten. Through rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care, we give them safety, dignity, and a second chance to simply be loved.
You can be part of their story.
How You Can Help Our Donkeys
Volunteer
Give your time to assist with daily care, training/socializing, repair projects
sponsor
Help cover the care costs of a donkey. Build a relationship at the monthly sponsor days
buy a gift
Send a gift of feed, hay, bedding, enrichment toys, or seasonal items we need every day
donate
Give a one-time donation or sign up for monthly donations to make bigger impacts
visit the farm
Come meet the donkeys and take a walk around the farm to meet our other animals.
Help save and care for rescued donkeys
Every donkey here has a story. Many arrive neglected, injured, or forgotten.
We provide safety, medical care, and lifelong sanctuary — and we rely entirely on people like you to make that possible.