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.

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Every long ear has a story.

Create confidence between children and the equine, restoring confidence for children and adults.

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.

Sanctuary

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

Available for Adoption

Pepe

Found wandering on a back road in spring 2025; now thriving and ready for a forever home.

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Available for Adoption

Daisy

A patient mama jenny who came to us in foal. Mother and daughter must be adopted together.

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In Rehab

Petunia

Daisy's foal — born at the sanctuary in January and growing strong every day.

About Sponsor Petunia

In Rehab

Beau

A senior mule recovering from years of neglect and severe hoof problems.

About Sponsor Beau

Our impact so far

147

Rescued

112

Rehomed

Sanctuary Residents

Years of Service

From our Instagram

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