According to Donkey and Equine Haven volunteer Rebecca Tudor,. “Donkeys are intelligent, curious, and deeply emotional animals, and each one has a story to tell. “The mission of Donkey and Equine Haven is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome every equine that comes to us. Most of the donkeys and other equines who find themselves in the care of the volunteers at Donkey and Equine Haven have been abandoned to the slaughter pipeline. Many of these noble creatures have endured years of neglect. They arrive at the Haven exhausted and afraid, suffering from lameness, nutritional deprivation, and often in need of lifesaving healthcare intervention. The goal for each of our residents is placement with a loving forever home, and we are constantly striving to maintain a safe place for their recovery and healing, both physical and emotional.