Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Haven of Hope Sanctuary! We are excited to learn more about you, your experience with equines, and the home you can provide. Our goal is to help create the best possible match between you and the donkey, mule, or hinny you are interested in adopting.

Every animal is unique, and we take the time to carefully consider their individual personality, needs, history, and ideal living environment. This application helps us get to know you and your experience so that we can help find the right match for everyone involved.

Before completing this application, please review our adoption process page and all the requirements to ensure that you can provide the environment, care, companionship, and lifelong commitment our animals deserve.

The adoption fee starts at $700 and helps offset the costs associated with their care, including:

Their initial rescue and transportation
Veterinary care, including castration when needed
Feed and hay
Farrier services
Training and rehabilitation received while in our care

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact us at info@havenofhopesanctuary.org. We are happy to help!

Our Adoption Requirements:

Companionship is essential

Donkeys, mules, and hinnies are social animals who thrive with appropriate equine companionship. We generally do not adopt an animal to live alone.

Adoption in pairs

When appropriate, bonded pairs or compatible pairs may be adopted together. A single animal may also be considered for adoption into an established herd or to join an appropriate equine companion already living at the adopter's property.

Existing equine companions

We may consider placing a donkey, mule, or hinny with other equines when the animals are appropriate companions for one another and the overall environment meets our care requirements.

Every adoption is unique

We carefully review each application on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is not simply to find a home for an animal, but to find the right home. Haven of Hope Sanctuary reserves the right to determine whether a particular home and adopter are the best match for an animal in our care.

What to Expect During the Application Process

As part of the adoption process, we may ask you to provide photographs or videos of your property so we can better understand the environment you are preparing for your new companion. These may include:

The corral or dry lot, including fencing
Pasture areas, including fencing
Shelter, both inside and outside
Hay storage
Water sources and arrangements for providing water during freezing temperatures
Any existing equines or other animals on the property
Any other areas relevant to the care and housing of the animal

We may also request additional information or arrange a property visit when needed. These steps help us ensure that the animal's needs can be met and allow us to answer questions and help prepare you for adoption.

Our Adoption Promise

Our adoption process is designed with one goal in mind: to give every donkey, mule, and hinny the best chance at a safe, happy, and permanent home.

All adoption decisions are based on the individual needs and best interests of the animal, as well as the mission and adoption standards of Haven of Hope Sanctuary. If an application or particular match is not approved, it does not mean that you have done anything wrong or that we do not appreciate your interest in providing a home.

Finding the right match can take time, but we believe it is worth it. Our animals have already experienced change in their lives, and we are committed to helping them find a loving home where they can thrive for the rest of their lives.

Thank you for opening your heart and home to an animal in need!

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Occupation

Age

Residents in the home including children

Have you or anyone in your household been charged or convicted of animal abuse or neglect?

Yes

Do you own your current residence?

Yes

How many more years do you realistically expect to have the time, land, and physical ability to personally provide the daily care required for large outdoor equines without relying on hired help?

Do you understand that Haven of Hope Sanctuary will always be a safety net for your adopted donkey(s)? If you can no longer care for them for any reason, you must contact us, and we will work with you to arrange their return to the sanctuary.

Yes

Why do you want a donkey?

What kind of donkey are you looking for? (size, color, age, gender)

Are you willing to take 2 donkeys?

Yes

If not, why?

Have you ever cared for a donkey before? If not, that's okay! We welcome new donkey parents and are happy to help you learn about their unique needs.

Do you have a fence corral and fenced pasture? What is the type of fencing?

What types of animals currently live on your property?

How many acres of pasture will be available for the donkey(s)?

What kind of permanent shelter to do have for the donkey (s)? What size is it? What other animals will share the same shelter?

Who will be primarily responsible for the daily care of the donkey(s)?

How often would the primary caretaker have direct contact with and provide care for the donkey(s)?

What is your estimated annual budget for caring for one donkey?

Please list the vet and farrier that will care for the donkey (s).

Is there any other information that was not covered that you feel we should be aware of?

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