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Redwings latest Adoption Star Dotty
Dotty getting a cuddle!
Dotty with very overgrown hooves before being rescued by Redwings
Adorable donkey Dotty, who lives at Redwings’ Ada Cole visitor centre, near Harlow in Essex, has been announced as the charity’s latest Adoption Star.
Redwings latest Adoption Star Dotty
Redwings’ popular Adoption Scheme, which has been running for over 30 years, allows supporters to sponsor an ‘Adoption Star’ horse or donkey from just £15 per year with every penny going towards their care and that of their fellow rescued residents at the Sanctuary.
Sponsors are kept up-to-date with letters and online blogs, and they can visit their four-legged friend for free at the Redwings visitor centre where they live. They’re even invited to their Adoption Star’s birthday party!
Poor Dotty was rescued by the RSPCA in 2018 from a site in Essex having been discovered with very overgrown hooves which were causing her extreme pain. She was taken to a nearby veterinary practice for immediate treatment and then transferred to Redwings Ada Cole to continue her recovery. Her former owner later pleaded guilty to failing to meet her welfare needs and disqualified from keeping equines for three years.
Despite her painful past ordeal, Dotty’s friendly nature soon shown through at the Sanctuary – making her the perfect new addition to the Adoption Scheme!
Debbie Scott, Redwings’ Head of Fundraising, said: “We’re delighted to introduce Dotty as our latest Adoption Star and we hope our supporters will love her as much as we do! “Dotty’s suffering could have been easily prevented with regular foot trims. At the Sanctuary, she’ll receive all the care she needs for life so she’ll never have to fear pain again. “By supporting Dotty, her sponsors will also be helping the hundreds of rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in our care nationwide, so we hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to meet and adopt her.”
Everyone is invited to visit Dotty at Redwings Ada Cole, in Epping Road, Roydon (EN9 2DH), every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm – and entry is free! For more information or to adopt Dotty, head to www.redwings.org.uk/adopt
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