A volunteer holds a rescued gray donkey, face to face

Second Chances for Long Ears

Rescue, rehabilitation, and forever homes for the donkeys and mules who deserve a gentle landing.

Donate Meet the Herd

Every long ear has a story.

We rescue neglected and surrendered donkeys and mules from throughout the region, give them the medical care and gentle handling they need, and match each one with a loving forever home.

Three donkeys in the yard at sunset

Rescue

Urgent intakes from neglect, seizure, and surrender cases — no long ear turned away.

One donkey gently nuzzles another at the pasture gate

Rehabilitate

Veterinary care, farrier work, and the patient hands-on training that rebuilds trust.

The sanctuary barn and vineyard seen across a sunlit pasture

Rehome

Careful matches to approved homes, with lifelong follow-up to make sure every placement sticks.

A donkey watching chickens on the grass

Sanctuary

For the seniors and the unadoptable — peaceful days on twenty acres of hay and shade.

Our impact so far

147
Rescued
112
Rehomed
24
Sanctuary Residents
9
Years of Service

Help us do more

Your support — whether a one-time gift, a monthly pledge, or a visit to meet the herd — keeps this sanctuary's gate open.

How You Can Help