Patrons: Barbara & Bill McGillivray
All the Donkeys who come to Folly's Farm are with us for the rest of their lives and when their time comes to pass onto the "next world", they are euthanized very peacefully by injection (An overdose of Anaesthetic). They are then laid to rest in our graveyard at the Sanctuary.
Sparky - Sparky sadly passed away on the 14th December 2004. Sparky was bought by a supporter of the sanctuary from Southall market on 11th January 1995, When he arrived he had over a years growth on his feet. He had been used for riding by disabled people. He had a kidney problem and never looked as healthy as the other donkeys.
Neddy - aged 50
Neddy came to Folly's Farm in 1993 when his pony companion was put down, Unfortunately Neddy never really got over the loss of his pony friend and passed away peacefully in his stable after being with us for only a few weeks.
Patrick - aged 28
Patrick came to us in 1993, he had a long standing water works problem before coming to Folly's farm. This was due to gall stones. Sadly whilst in our care (for approx six months ) was put to sleep due to a bowel disorder.
Scottie - aged 30
Scottie came to us in 1999. It was established that Scottie had Rag Wort poisoning from where he had come from. Scottie was with us for two years when his quality of life deteriorated and he had to be put to sleep.
Danny - aged 24
Danny was brought from Southall Market some 10 years ago (Saved from the meat maw). In the autumn of 2000 Danny had spasmodic colic, sadly Danny passed away in April the following year.
Also buried in the grave yard are our 3 goats - Nina, Bob and Girtie ages ranging 18/19 years.
Folly - aged 26 - Our Welsh Cob.
Jareth - aged 11 - Our bearded Collie.
"MAY THEY ALL REST IN PEACE"