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Taken during a recent visit to the Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary,. It is a small local charity with around 27 donkeys, run by volunteers and funded by donations. They have regular open days and we try and go a couple of times each summer. We also sponsor a donkey each year, as a Christmas present for a family friend.

The open days are free to attend, but a donation is asked for (only if you can afford it).........we generally donate bags of apples and carrots and the odd bale of hay and they love ginger biscuits :-)). They also do lovely coffee and cake in their small cafe..........wha's not to like?

I took far too many shots to publish here, but there are three more in the PiPs if you fancy a look.

ROL/Photo, Aschi "Freestone", trester88, Gudrun and 18 other people have particularly liked this photo


34 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Lovely series of these donkeys; like the third PiP most of all Keith.
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap...........you're always very kind. I'm glad you like this little collection.
11 months ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
I really love donkeys and would love to own one. These shots are gorgeous!!
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
Me too Eunice...........if only I had room..!! Glad you like the photos and thanks for commenting.
11 months ago.
 Roséha D.
Roséha D. club
It seems very tender and sweet ! J'aime beaucoup***************************
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Roséha D. club
The are lovely animals Roséha............thanks very much for dropping by and commenting.
11 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
An excellent shot!

Happy Tuesday
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you Annemarie.............much appreciated. A Happy Tuesday to you too.
11 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das ist ja schön,dass sie da so ein tolle Zuhause gefunden haben lieber Keith,das find ich toll,dass du sie immer wieder besuchen kommst,ich mag alle 27 Esel und deine sehr schönen Nahaufnahmen,ich hoffe,das das weiter so bleibt,weil das Geld und die Spenden da sehr gut angelegt sind lieber Keith :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Günter Klaus club
I'm glad you like this little collection Güni............the charity does great work looking after the donkeys, some of which have previously been neglected and abused. Thank you so much for dropping by and commenting.
11 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
They are very strong, vigorous, stubborn and wonderful animals.
Magnificent series of these animals that were forgotten with modernization, Keith
Fortunately they are being appreciated
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to J.Garcia club
That sums them up perfectly Judite. Glad you like this little collection. Thank you so much for commenting.
11 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I had no idea they liked ginger biscuits Keith. I will take a few the next time I visit Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary! I like them as well :-)

Four beautiful pictures of these gorgeous animals. I love donkeys and very pleased to hear that there is a home on the Island for them. Their eyes are really beautiful with natural black eyeliner!

A superb series Keith. Happy Tuesday.
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
The ginger biscuits are normally saved for "bribes" such as when they're having something done that they don't like..........having their hooves done, or taking medicine etc.

The have a good arrangement with a local farm shop.........anyone who wants to donate can buy stuff in the shop (including bales of hay) and the shop will store it and deliver when needed.

Glad you like this little collection Rosa.........and thanks as always for dropping in and commenting.
11 months ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
I have the strange feeling that I'm looking in a mirror. And I like ginger biscuits.
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to John FitzGerald club
Ha, ha...............

Doesn't everyone like ginger biscuits? Thanks for commenting John...........I try not to look in mirrors if I can help it :-)))
11 months ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
This is so lovely - there is a large donkey sanctuary nearby and I think it's very similar to this one of yours. I would love to visit one. I think I would take some biscuits and such for them.
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
Thank you Jenny! You should go and visit............it's a very calming experience :-)
11 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Oh... I sposor an old one in a retirement centre for donkeys too, in memory of our donkey when I was a kid...
Lovely sweet portrait Keith
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Xata club
Glad you like these Isabel...........and well done for sponsoring the donkey :-)
11 months ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
Those eyes look so intelligent Keith, beautiful portrait and series. Well done for your support of this excellent charity.
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to MaggsMep club
Thanks Maggie..............glad you like this collection of photos,. It's a pleasure to support and visit the sanctuary, you always come away feeling calm and happy (and stuffed if you've had some cake)!
11 months ago.
MaggsMep club has replied to Keith Burton club
Mmmm - cake ... excuse me whilst I raid the pantry ...
10 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to MaggsMep club
:-)))
10 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
I love donkeys ! A very beautiful portrait, Keith !
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Ulrich John club
Me too Ulrich............thank you so much,
11 months ago.
 Jean Paul Capdeville
Jean Paul Capdeville club
Un bien joli portrait. Il a des yeux bien malicieux.
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jean Paul Capdeville club
Many thanks Jean Paul..............I think all donkey's look mischievous!
11 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
They are all lovely shots, especially the main one and the other close-up! I love donkeys and it's obvious you had a great day out:-)
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Gudrun club
Thank you. It's always a pleasure to visit the donkeys............it's a very calming experience. Glad you like the photos!
11 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Es sind so schöne Tiere. Am liebsten möchte man sie streicheln. Und schlau sind sie auch.
Wirklich sehr schöne Aufnahmen, Keith!
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to trester88 club
Glad you like this little series Wilhelm..........thank you so much.
10 months ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Un beau regard doux
10 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to ROL/Photo club
Thank you so much Roland.
10 months ago.

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