E-news updates

As the conflict continues in Israel and Gaza, our veterinary outreach work caring for working donkeys is still being restricted in the West Bank. But rest assured we are continuing to care for the 30 rescue donkeys who live at our Rescue Centre in Nablus.  In the meantime I have an update about our sanctuary renovations below […]

As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues, we are trying our best to continue to provide care to working donkeys in the West Bank, but with travel restrictions in force, we are somewhat restricted. I am pleased to report that all our staff and donkeys are safe and well and that Dr Rakan has been able to

As you’ll be aware, the situation in Israel and Gaza is worrying, but we would like to reassure you that our staff and the donkeys in our care at the Sanctuary in Israel and Rescue Centre in the West Bank are safe and well.  We would like to thank you all for your social media message,

News from the Rescue Centre in the West Bank You may remember our story of the donkey set alight and cast out onto the streets of Jericho in the West Bank. We’re pleased to say he’s doing well – and has a new name! By popular demand of our supporters he’s now called Rakan, after

News from the Rescue Centre in the West Bank Dr Rakan has asked us to share this story to show you, our supporters, how we are helping cases of cruelty of donkeys over in the West Bank. Please note that this post includes some graphic photos of the donkey’s ear injury. The story began when

News from the Rescue Centre in the West Bank Our CEO Andy has been over in the West Bank and Israel visiting our mobile vet teams and also the Sanctuary this week. We’ll have exciting news to bring you soon, but Andy has been scoping out new sites to relocate our Rescue Centre in Nablus. The centre

News from the West Bank Dr Rakan was contacted by a new horse owner this week, asking if he could visit with the mobile clinic to provide treatment. The horse was severely dehydrated, anaemic and had a very poor body condition, so he was given intensive fluid therapy and vitamins. Unfortunately his previous owner – a farmer – had not cared for him very well.

News from El Saf, Egypt Thanks to your support we have fully invested in the new project and the team are visiting more brick kilns, six days a week, helping working donkeys in desperate need. You can see the impact of your support below. Below you can see one of five donkeys that Dr Shaaban and

News from the Sanctuary Dr Eliran has been back at the Sanctuary this week to check on the donkeys who received treatment for itchy legs (from fly bites). He was very pleased with Alfie’s progress – as the poor donkey is particularly sensitive to these bites. Moussa has also been providing care to our rescue donkeys at the Sanctuary. The video

News from the Sanctuary Over at the Sanctuary the weather is still very warm which unfortunately encourages flies. This can be a nuisance to our rescue donkey residents as the flies can bite the donkeys – particularly their legs – causing troublesome itching. Only some of the donkeys have sensitive skin and they often have