Dr Rakan was recently contacted by one of the lecturers at the An-Najah University, where he studied veterinary medicine. He asked Dr Rakan if some of the fifth year students would be able to ‘shadow’ him in the field to learn more about equine veterinary care. Dr Rakan is very keen to help educate the future generations of vets, […]
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 27th July 2023 Read More »
Dr Omran and Ali have been busy in the Jordan Valley. As you’ll see below it’s not just donkeys that Dr Omran thinks of during his travels – he gives out dog food too! Dr Rakan has been busy again with clinics at the Nablus Rescue Centre, as well as in the surrounding area. His special visitor this week
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 13th July 2023 Read More »
Following the recent events in Jenin earlier this week, we’re pleased to say that Dr Rakan and Nour were able to return to the Jenin area yesterday, visiting a village called Selit Al Thaher, where they treated nine animals. Dr Rakan is also hoping to visit the Jenin refugee camp next week – he’s currently working tirelessly to contact friends in the area to help gather
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 6th July 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan has recently provided veterinary care to this donkey at the animal market. The owner uses the donkey to collect metal cans and steel from the street to sell, so he can feed his family. A sharp piece of metal wounded the donkey and the owner knew he should immediately visit Dr Rakan at the animal market to
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 29th June 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan first saw this female donkey – Sakaneya – a while ago during one of his clinics at the animal market in Nablus. Since receiving treatment her body score and wounds have improved considerably. She had a severe infection on her neck and legs which is now healing well – although Dr Rakan continues to provide
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 22nd June 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan has sent us this another update this week which we’d like to share with you: “We had a very busy day in Jericho, a 152km early morning drive to St George’s monastery. Here we were able to treat the donkeys used to transport tourists up the hill. This is hard work in very hot and dusty
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 8th June 2023 Read More »
This week we are focusing on our new mobile veterinary clinic in the Jordan valley – with a personal message from Dr Rakan. The new team has only been operating for a few months – all thanks to your support, for which the donkeys are truly grateful. As you’ll see from the photos of Dr Omran and his team,
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 1st June 2023 Read More »
Joy, Goran and Joyce received more dental care this week too – Dr Eliran has been kept very busy rasping the donkeys’ teeth the last few weeks. Joyce needed two teeth removed but she has recovered very well and is finding eating her food a lot more comfortable. Below you can see Dr Eliran and Moussa with Joy. Keeping the
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 25th May 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan and his team have travelled 56km to a village called Kefl Harith near Nablus this week. Dr Rakan first carried out a mobile clinic in the village a year ago, and received a call last week to request a return visit to carry out check ups. The village first contacted Dr Rakan when they heard about our
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 18th May 2023 Read More »
Dr Eliran has been back at the sanctuary this week carrying out dental work on some of the donkeys – this week it was the turn of Humphrey, Josephine and Simon. This is only possible thanks to your support. You can see from the photos that most of the treatments were focused on shaping the sharp
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 11th May 2023 Read More »
