The Donkey's Sanctuary is located around 3 km from Leh. This sanctuary was opened in July 2008 to accommodate the neglected donkeys in Leh. Around 30 donkeys can be taken in at a time. Preference is given to injured and pregnant donkeys. But once they are healed and have given birth they are released back to the open to look after themselves once again. The sanctuary is run on donations and favours shelled out by concerned travellers and animal lovers.