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"The greatness of a
nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are
treated" - Gandhi |
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'Before' and 'After' photos of Luke, a donkey that was rescued by Friends of the Cyprus Donkey, can be seen under Cyprus |
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Aruba |
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba www.arubandonkey.org "Nowadays there are between 80 to 100 donkeys walking around free" Juanito (left) and Tica helped painting the main gate |
 Don Juan came to the sanctuary with 5 bullets in his knee |
Australia "Our eldest donkey at the Sanctuary, Alice, turned 52 this year (2004) and we just built her a fully enclosed stable lined with carpet for her through the cold winter months as she suffers from arthritis. But we have come across some great herbal remedies for her and she is trotting around like a youngster. She's only a little thing and such a darling treasure and gives lots of love in return for plenty of carrots" |
Good Samaritan
Donkey Sanctuary
Ph: 61 2 4996 5596
Fx: 61 2 4996 5545
"158 donkeys in total daily care
at the Sanctuary and 49 out in Special Care (foster homes)" |
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The Donkey Shelter Inc., Victoria http://home.vicnet.net.au/~donkeysh (under construction) Providing care and rehoming for donkeys in need. Near Melbourne |
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Donkey Welfare with Heart Maitland, NSW “Happiness has long ears” Contact: ronda@netcentral.com.au Quarterly newsletter available for an annual subscription of $25 payable to "Donkey Mail"', PO Box 17, East Maitland, NSW 2323 |
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Bonaire
www.donkeycam.com |
Donkey
Sanctuary
donkeyshelp@bonairelive.com "At this moment we have 341 donkeys in care which is 90% of the whole donkey population on Bonaire, the other 10 % must also be caught, but we need more time. We brought the car accidants back from 120 a year ( 2005 ). This year there's only been 4 car accidents with donkeys. But still we cannot get enough support to buy food and medical care for our donkeys, too much donkey hate, donkey lovers cannot imagine that it is so ." Oct 26/06 |
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Canada Trooper upon arrival. He had to be lifted out the trailer 
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The Donkey
Sanctuary of Canada, Guelph, ON www.donkeysanctuary.ca Claire's video
of new foal Odin (August 2006) To right: Dolly, at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada |
 Summer, over 30 years old. This photo was taken the same month Summer arrived at the sanctuary - - - she knew right from the start that she'd found a place to call home - - something to smile about! (All photos: Joanne Tofflemire)  |
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Primrose Donkey Sanctuary 1296 Bomantoon Rd, RR 4 Roseneath, ON K0K 2X0 www.donkeyinfo.ca (905) 352-2772 Top photo to left: Sheila telling donkey stories to visitors Bottom photo: Patsy in foreground is completely blink. Amos is her guardian |
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Cyprus |
Friends of the
Cyprus Donkey |
 Luke with all 4 hooves trimmed! |
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France  Where is my supper? |
N.E.D.D.I.
(north): La Ferme du Village, Questrecques, near Boulogne sur Mer |
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India   Bonny Shah 1945-2004 Founder of DDS
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Dharma Donkey
Sanctuary, South Maharashtra State www.dharmadonkeysanctuary.org The DDS conducts health camps for donkeys twice a year. The donkey population around the area is over 5,000 within a radius of 45 km. Donkeys are used to transport agricultural produce and sand from the riverbeds. Earlier this year (Jan. 7/04), 2,355 donkeys were examined and treated. the owners are given training in proper donkey care, such as overloading and the ill effects of branding. All the donkeys are dewormed. To make a donation: www.dharmadonkeysanctuary.org/helpdonkey.htm Notes from the June 2002 camp: "The camp was a huge success - we treated over 2,000 donkeys brought by their owners... these are primitive village people with no education. They make very little money with their donkeys .. taking loads of pots, and other goods to villages that have literally no roads at all .. donkeys are their only way of getting merchandise, mail, etc... Another exciting event was meeting the police men who had arrested 'kid-donkey nappers', stealing 24 donkeys headed for the infamous slaughter house in Andra Pradesh." Wonderful Bonny Shah, founder of the Dharma Sanctuary, passed away on July 28/04. Our deepest sympathy to her family, and those involved with her wonderful projects. We are very sad. What an inspiration she is, proving that one person can make a difference in the world.
ANJAL WILD ASS
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Israel |
SHADH
(Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land) A British registered charity run by Lucy Fensom which rescues abused, abandoned and ill-treated donkeys in Israel. A mobile clinic is being set up to help injured donkeys in Palestine. If you visit the site and read under "News", you'll understand how desperate and sad life is for some donkeys. Your help is desperately needed. www.safehaven4donkeys.org |
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Italy |
A
valiant effort is being undertaken in Italy to save the Sardinian donkey ("Asino
Sardo") from extinction. The much loved miniature donkey known in North
America is descended from this breed. www.sardiniandonkey.com (web link not working March 26/06) |
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Morocco |
The American
Fondouk, Fez |
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Namibia The problem  "Our first project there is to help reduce the number of donkeys involved in road accidents by giving them reflective ear tags which we developed." The solution  |
Donkey Welfare of Namibia
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The Netherlands |
De Ezelsocieteit
(Donkey Society, i.e. Dutch Donkey Sanctuary) Zeist www.ezelsocieteit.nl (in Dutch) Click here for more detailed information in English  |
| New Zealand | NZ
Donkey Welfare Trust PO Box 225 Kumeu, Auckland, NZ TheNewZealandDonkeyWelfareTrust@xtra.co.nz |
Spain |
Los Burros Felices Aptdo. de Correos 49 38900 Valverde, El Hierro Canary Islands, Spain Telefono: 0034 922 55 15 11 Fax: 0034 922 55 13 24 The only donkey sanctuary in the Canary Islands www.burrosfelices.com |
Castano 2, a rescued mule being led into the Nerja sanctuary |
Nerja Donkey Sanctuary and Donkey Aid Rescue and care for donkeys, mules, ponies and horses in southern Spain. Run by volunteers. www.donkeyaid.com www.sepe-nerja.org www.harrietsdonkeys.org (our favourite of the 3 web sites!) |
| U.K. |
The Donkey
Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon
The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust
for Children and Donkeys, provides riding facilities for children with
special needs and disabilities
The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland,
Liscarroll, Co Cork
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary,
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Isle of Wight Donkey
Sanctuary, Wroxall. |
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The Scottish
Borders Donkey Sanctuary www.donkeyheaven.org Established August 2003 |
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The Tamar Valley Donkey Park Gunnislake, Cornwall www.donkeypark.com |
U.S.A.
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Amberwood Sanctuary Leary, GA (912) 792-6246 (No web site or email) |
"As a refuge, our primary focus is to provide a peaceful permanent home for wild burros (and abused and/or homeless donkeys)." |
| Black Beauty
Ranch Murchison, TX www.fund.org/ranch
BlackBeautyRanch@aol.com |
The Fund for Animals operates
the world famous Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas on 1,620-acres.
Founded in 1979 by Cleveland Amory,
"Black Beauty Ranch is home to 358 burros today. Those are permanent
resident here. If we get more in we will adopt them out." |
| Crossroads Donkey Rescue (Updated April 29/07) 11649 Jarvis Hwy Dimondale MI 48821 crdonkeyresuce@hotmail.com (989) 426 7942 (Northern Michigan) (517) 646-6279 (Lansing area) Checked Dec/07 Current rescue donkeys are on Petfinder: www.crossroadsdonkeyrescue.petfinder.com Membership $20 US Helping donkeys throughout Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio (Updated April 29/07) |
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Hacienda de
los Milagros Chino Valley, AZ www.haciendadelosmilagros.org Click on photos to enlarge |
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| Labrador Hill
Farm www.labradorhill.com |
Labrador Hill Farm was established in 2000 as a permanent residence for small equines - 60 animals currently call it home. The sale of paintings and textiles by artist Sarah Mognoni support the animals |
| Longhopes
Donkey Shelter Bennett, CO www.longhopes.org Details on Longhopes  Marvin and Josh grooming each other  Right: Life's first breath. Eve born April 26, 2003 to Paisley, a rescued 3 year old jennet Click on the above image of Paisley and Eve to see this amazing photo of a just-born foal! |
2007 Longhopes Calendar Longhopes has the above 11x17 calendar for sale. Email: kathy@longhopes.org The price is $10 plus $1.35 postage in the United States |
| Peaceful Valley
Donkey Rescue CA www.donkeyrescue.org donkeyrescue@earthlink.net |
Now has 100+ donkeys. |
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Redwings Carmel, Lockwood, CA www.redwings.org |
"Redwings now has 20 wild horses and 14 wild burros." |
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Terra Patre Rescue and Wildlife Preserve PO Box 1351 Belen, NM 87002 Quillonflyingfox@netscape.net (505) 864-3281 "We can send folks who are interested a brochure about our place" |
Cactus
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| Photo above: "Cactus Jack landed in a patch of cacti. The wounds were never treated, and left this way for four years. When we took him, he had systematic staph infection, and his entire leg, shoulder and chest were covered with festering sores, some were almost the size of my fist ... One of the worst cases of abuse we have seen. He is such a gentle, sweet fellow, too." | ||
| Turning Pointe
Donkey Rescue Dansville, MI Contacts: hodson@netnitco.net or ssnyder@waltersdimmick.com or Phone 517-623-0000 |
 Beverly was rescued from a kill sale |
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Turtle Rock Rescue PO Box 476 Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 www.turtlerockrescue.org www.turtlerockrescue.com email: turtlerockrescue@juno.com |
The links to these sites are broken (June 1/07) |
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Wild Burro
Rescue PO Box 10 Olancha, CA 93549 www.wildburrorescue.org "200 burros are in desperate need. A balloon payment of $118,000 due in 2006 threatens the sanctuary. For a donation of $100 toward the balloon payment, your name will be placed on a permanent plaque. The drought has led to rising cost of hay. We are fencing 280 acres to allow donkeys to forage and developing their own source of water. " (Summer 2004 update) |
 Photo to right: Diana Chontos with Anzara, whose mother was rescued from Death Valley in 1999 |
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Wild Horse & Burro Rescue Cross Plains, TN |
NO further info is available |
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BRRRO Cheney, WA |
NO further info is available |
| Yahoo
discussion group for donkey and mule rescue http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Donkey_Mules_Rescue/ |
World wide
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World Vision While not an animal rescue organization, World Vision provides live animals to the poor in over 100 countries to help create a source of steady income for a struggling family. |
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 1-800-844-7993 |
World Vision
(Canada) For $300 you can buy a donkey for a poor family in the developing world. A strong and sturdy donkey can vastly improve the quality of life for an entire family. www.worldvision.ca/gifts Refer to code = 1982 (Info confirmed 19/11/07) |
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World Vision
(U.S.A.) For $450, you can buy a donkey and cart. A donkey and a cart make a dependable team, providing critical help for widows and their children who make their living by transporting and selling firewood and other goods. Or you can donate funds to buy a mule for $400 www.donate.wvus.org (Click on 'Gift Catalog', then 'Animals') |
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World Vision
(U.S.A.) For $400, you can buy a mule Weight for weight, a mule is stronger than a horse — and lives much longer. Mules rarely become ill, can withstand extreme temperatures, and have tremendous stamina for pulling plows and getting work done on the farm. A sure-footed, trustworthy mule can help a family reap larger harvests and carry more produce to the market to sell. www.donate.wvus.org (Click on 'Gift Catalog', then 'Animals') |
Quotations
The first 2 quotes are thanks to Susan Churico, Bernville PA
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truth, but we must never forget it... we remain forever responsible for what
we have tamed." Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
"If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you
will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men."
St. Francis of Assisi |
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the animals, they will talk to you, and you will know them. If you do not
talk to them, you will not know them. And what you do not know, you will
fear, and what one fears, one will destroy." Chief Dan George |
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