Save Your Ass Long Ear Rescue was incorporated as a 501-(c)(3), non-profit organization in 2007. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of donkeys and mules in need. By providing educational opportunities that increase awareness of the human/animal bond as well as the specific needs of long ears, SYA is able to improve the lives of donkeys and mules everywhere.

The rescue is located at the home of Ann and Jeff Firestone in Acworth, NH. The rescue has no "official" hours, but welcomes visitors BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! An appointment can be made by calling the rescue: 603-835-2971. Please respect Ann and Jeff's privacy by calling ahead for an appointment. Thank you.

Take a Long Ear to Lunch - Sponsorship Program Please consider our new sponsorship program which enables you to sponsor a donkey or mule for as little as $10 a month. Your generosity can make a huge impact on the life of an animal. Your consistent donation every month will help feed and care for a donkey or mule in the rescue. All of our animals are examined by a veterinarian upon intake, they are vaccinated, have blood drawn to ensure a negative coggins and are given any medical care they might need. All the animals have their hooves trimmed every seven weeks and are dewormed as needed. They are all fed according to their needs and are given supplements to make sure their vitamin and mineral needs are addressed. All of this costs money which is why we are offering not only the ten dollar a month level of sponsorship but $15, $20, $25 and $50.

Sponsorship Options Long Ear Lunch 1 : $10.00USD - monthly Long Ear Lunch 2 : $15.00USD - monthly Long Ear Lunch 3 : $20.00USD - monthly Long Ear Lunch 4 : $25.00USD - monthly Long Ear Lunch 5 : $50.00USD - monthly We greatly appreciate all of our wonderful donors who have helped us get to where we are today. We are proud to say that we have placed over 135 donkeys and mules in permanent, loving homes since our inception. We could not have done it without your ongoing support!

Please check out our Merchandise page. We have lots of great stuff for sale and wonderful gift ideas. Treat yourself and your friends while helping our long ears!

Congratulations to Larry and Jeannie Frazer of Hartland, VT for adopting Everett and Franklin! "Everett and Franklin are the best things to enter my life in a very long time. My husband, who was not too thrilled in the beginning is now a pushover for these two sweet boys. They have settled in quite well....who wouldn't be happy with a sand bank to play in, balls to toss, hay and owners who love them. The whole neighborhood has become part of their lives, stopping by to pet and give them treats. The Hartland Rec Center, across the street, has come over with 30 kids to meet them. They also will be here many times during their summer program. They will never lack for attention. My grandson Henry has assumed pooper and snack detail, loving just to come and play with them. You should be very proud of your wonderful program. I thank you very much for saving these two boys. Jeannie

A day at the beach for Gertie!

Annie Kellam is a long ear's dream come true....mine too. Annie shows up at least three times a week, rain, snow, sleet, or hail; she gives the postal workers a run for their money! She comes bearing gifts for the animals: apples, carrots, dandelion greens, or a bucket of alfalfa she has stopped to pick along the way. She sets up elaborate picnics for the animals with everyone getting their own dish of special goodies.

Annie is no stranger to hard work. She sees something that needs doing and does it! From scoopin' the poop to digging drainage ditches, Annie is on the job. She makes time to work with those who need a little something extra and has helped so many animals who come in a bit worried and unsure of what is going on make the transition to their new life easier. Annie always makes time to give a butt scritch or an ear rub or to just sit and talk to the animals. The donkeys, mules, and I are very grateful when we see Annie's red car with the Peace, Love, and Donkeys bumpersticker coming down the driveway.

Cool New Product! Also a huge Thank You to Cinch Chix for the wonderful slow feeders. Here Calliope, Vito, and Joe share breakfast. There is little to no wasted hay using this method of feeding and it keeps the donkeys busy for a long time. They will eat for awhile, take a walk about and come back for more. The nets are very well thought out; easy to put over a bale of hay and cinch shut and it only took the donkeys a couple of feedings to figure out how to get their lips on the hay! Check them out at www.chinchchix.com