A pair of young donkeys who were born at World Horse Welfare’s Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, in Aboyne, Scotland, will today be celebrating their first Christmas in their new home together.
Peanut and Popcorn arrived at the centre last year after their dams, Mia and Molly, were rescued whilst heavily in foal after being abandoned by the previous owners.
The pair were born just ten weeks apart and were looking for a home together once they were old enough to move away from the sanctuary.
Rehoming a pair of equines can be tricky, as not everyone has space to take two animals at once, but luck was on Peanut and Popcorn’s side and they found an ideal home at the end of September.
“When Peanut and Popcorn went up for rehoming, someone I know spotted them and sent me links to World Horse Welfare’s website,” explained rehomer Carol. “As soon as I read their profiles, I thought this would be the ideal home for them. I did take time to consider it carefully before applying though, as I already had two donkeys and needed to be sure it was right for them too.
“After I applied, I was invited to the farm to meet Peanut and Popcorn and could tell it would be a great match with my two older donkeys, Duffy and Henrietta.
“Peanut and Popcorn have fitted right in and they’re such characters – they’re very funny. They’ve really livened Duffy and Henrietta up and it’s lovely to see them all zooming round the field together.”
Now, Peanut and Popcorn will celebrate their first Christmas in their new home.
“All my animals have a home for life, so hopefully this is just the first of many happy Christmases with their new friends,” added Carol. “I can’t imagine them not being here now.”
Carol has always been keen to rehome animals from a charity, knowing how many are in desperate need.
“I think it’s really important to give animals a second chance,” she said. “I know that giving Peanut and Popcorn a home has made space for two more horses or donkeys in need to be rescued.
“It’s been a brilliant experience for me – the Belwade Farm team were all really friendly and helpful, as well as very efficient. I’d recommend rehoming to anyone.”
Anyone interested in offering a home to one of World Horse Welfare’s horses, ponies, donkeys or mules can find out more and see the equines currently looking for a new start here.
Images by World Horse Welfare/rehomer Carol
