Daisy Acre Ranch & Rescue

Daisy Acre Ranch & Rescue is a miniature donkey breeder in Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County and Sonoran Desert near Tucson. Under Kate Yanov Birtch, the ranch has supported miniature donkey welfare for years, is a member of the American Donkey and Mule Society, and follows standard screening protocols with routine vaccinations.

Facilities include pasture paddocks with run-in shelters and rotational grazing, and hoof care is provided by a local farrier. Foals are handled daily from birth and introduced to basic ground manners, building confidence with families and first-time caretakers. Each donkey receives annual dental checks, deworming schedules, and routine hoof trimming to ensure long-term health.

The program blends responsible breeding with rescue operations, temperament-testing each animal before placement. Visitors and adopters note the ranch’s calm environment and hands-on approach to gentle husbandry and early training. The ranch offers on-site workshops for donkey care and hosts small group tours to educate visitors on species-specific needs.