Donkey Shelter Tongala is Visits by appointment only.

Love and care for neglected, unwanted and abused donkeys
Assist people with physical, mental and intellectual handicaps through the calming, gentle influence of 'donkey therapy'
Enable the contribution of donkeys to the Australian community to be better appreciated and enjoyed


Not for profit organisation started in August 1997 By May Dodd.
Donkeys may be taken in by the Shelter for a number of reasons:-
They are rescued from situations of neglect and cruelty
They are surrendered by owners who are no longer able to care for them
They are bought at stockyards to prevent their being sold for slaughter for pet meat

As soon as they reach the Shelter, the donkeys are nursed back to health and rehabilitated if necessary.

When they have recovered, donkeys whose health and temperament allow it will be located to carer homes. Old donkeys, those with ongoing health problems, and those with an unsuitable temperament, will remain at the Shelter. Some donkeys are suitable to join the fundraising team, and these will also remain at the Shelter. All funds raised are used solely for the welfare of the donkeys.