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A donkey foal named after comedian Ricky Gervais is flourishing at a Sussex sanctuary following his £100,000 donation. The once-tiny newborn is now a confident, playful youngster who's winning hearts at Safe Haven for Donkeys.
A sanctuary owner with no space found homes for four abandoned donkeys facing euthanasia on Christmas Day. The story sparked calls from across Ireland, proving the holiday spirit extends to animals in need.
A psychiatric hospital near Paris brings patients to a wooded farm sanctuary every Friday for therapy sessions with gentle donkeys, producing remarkable improvements in anxiety and mood. The program's success has organizers pushing for formal research to expand donkey therapy nationwide.
A once-emaciated donkey named Hope went from barely eating to breaking the Guinness World Record for longest ears on a living donkey. Her 15-inch ears now crown a story of rescue and recovery that's inspiring people everywhere.
After rescuing 45 pigs from the Lahaina fires, Jillian Vickers' sanctuary now cares for 105 animals but needs community support to rebuild after hurricanes destroyed facilities. Visitors say touring the sanctuary is often the best part of their Maui trip.
A former Time Inc. executive saw a crying woman on TikTok begging people to save donkeys from slaughter. He bought a 75-acre ranch and hasn't looked back.
Maya Higa is using livestream cameras and rescued animals to create the most-watched wildlife sanctuary on Earth. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is building the next generation of conservationists through screens.
A beloved goat sanctuary in Kent just purchased nearly 17 acres of new land that will help them rescue twice as many goats in need. Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats plans to welcome new residents by spring 2027.
A tiny piglet destined to be killed after a classroom visit found rescue at an Indiana sanctuary. One person's choice to intervene gave Elwyn a second chance at life.
Julie and Kariba, two African elephants in their 40s who spent decades in captivity, are moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary next month. The sprawling Alentejo refuge could eventually house 30 elephants and help reshape a landscape where their ancestors once roamed.
Chimpanzees who spent decades in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are now receiving compassionate healthcare at a forest sanctuary in Liberia. The health checks represent a new chapter for animals who endured invasive research from the 1970s through early 2000s.
The final three elephants held in South African zoos could soon leave captivity as Johannesburg officials acknowledge they can no longer meet the animals' complex needs. A path to sanctuary exists for Lammie, Ramadiba and Mopane.
Dozens of chimpanzees who spent decades in laboratory cages are now building nests in trees and thriving on sanctuary islands in Liberia. For 11 years, a dedicated team has given these remarkable primates a second chance at freedom.
Hawaii just officially recognized a state sanctuary inspired by New Zealand's success story, creating a safe haven for the state's struggling native wildlife. The new conservation hub will protect endangered birds and species from predators while opening doors for research and education.
A small Illinois farm sanctuary is giving a rescued beaver with balance problems a second chance at life. The little guy is thriving in his new home with a swimming pool, a turtle friend, and round-the-clock care.
Two elephants who spent decades alone in a circus and a Belgian zoo are moving to Portugal's groundbreaking 405-hectare sanctuary. Julie and Kariba will finally experience the natural life they were denied for over 40 years.
A critically endangered crocodile species just got a major boost in India, where 100 gharial hatchlings emerged in Rajasthan's National Chambal Sanctuary. The milestone shows conservation efforts are working for these ancient reptiles.
When Haitian immigrants faced deportation uncertainty, faith communities and neighbors across Ohio transformed into "sanctuary people," offering everything from prayer vigils to practical support. Their work shows how compassion transcends fear during difficult times.
Two tigers transformed a forgotten forest corridor into a thriving sanctuary by settling down and raising three cubs. Their story shows how landscapes once written off can recover when given consistent protection.
Sisters Kali and Nzuri were so weak they could barely stand at their former zoo. Now they're recovering at a Wylie sanctuary where vets are giving them the care they desperately needed.
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