Author name: Debbie Warren

A few weeks ago, our vet teams in Egypt marked World Donkey Day with a special event inside one of the brick kilns – bringing donkey owners and handlers together to learn more about how to care for the hardworking animals they rely on every day. We’re happy to share that it was a great success and […]

Every day, our hardworking veterinary teams travel across the West Bank to bring vital free veterinary care to donkeys, mules, and horses. From busy city markets to remote hillsides, they are a lifeline for working animals and the people in the West Bank who depend on them. Thanks to your generous support of our recent

This week, I want to share something incredibly moving with you – a diary from Dr Saif, who leads our heroic mobile vet team in Gaza. As you’ll read below, Dr Saif and the team are risking their lives to reach animals in urgent need, providing first aid and comfort in unimaginably dangerous conditions. Thanks

News from the Sanctuary Every three months, our farrier, Shahaf, visits the Sanctuary for one of our all-important “hoofing days.” These sessions are hard work – but they’re also one of the most important parts of caring for our donkeys. In preparation, the team gets everything ready for a busy day of trimming, checking and tending

This week, we’re bringing you an update from our hardworking veterinary teams in El Saf, Egypt – where donkeys working in the brick kilns face tough conditions every day.  From emergency treatments to ongoing care, none of this vital work would be possible without your support. News from Egypt This 11 year old donkey works

I wanted to begin by reassuring you that all of our rescue donkeys at the sanctuary in Israel, and at our rescue centre and hospital in the West Bank, are safe and well – despite the recent, distressing reports of wildfires in the region. We’re keeping a close eye on the situation and will take

On 13th March, our team lost most of their medications and some vital equipment in a devastating missile strike that flattened the entire area.  In the weeks that followed, the response to our emergency appeal was incredibly moving. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve already been able to start replacing what was lost. 

As the Easter long weekend approaches here in the UK, I hope you’re looking forward to a well-earned break and that it brings a little sunshine your way too. Over in our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank, life is good for our donkeys – thanks to your continued support. This week, we’re sharing

Following our update last week about the devastating loss of our Gaza team’s newly purchased medicines and vital equipment, we’ve been overwhelmed by your response. Thanks to your generosity, over £20,000 has been raised – an incredible show of support that will not only help us replace what was lost, but also sustain our team’s

This week, I’m heartbroken to share that on 13th March, our mobile first aid clinic in Gaza – providing lifesaving treatment to donkeys and horses – was completely destroyed in a missile strike. Our team lost almost everything: vital equipment, medication, and even the uniforms that help keep them safe. Thankfully none of the team