Our three vet teams in the West Bank, headed up by Dr Rakan, Dr Omran and Dr Eyed, work tirelessly to help working donkeys. Veterinary care is scarce and expensive, so their free clinics are vital to help donkeys. They provide vital care – such as deworming, tooth rasping, and hoof trimming, alongside emergency care […]
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Don’t forget to turn up the volume when you play our video from the Sanctuary paddock! The donkeys have a lot to tell you today.
We’re pleased to say that Amelia received here dental treatment from Dr Eliran this week – he filed her teeth to making eating far more comfortable. Donkey teeth continue to grow throughout their life, so without filing, sharp barbs can grow which prevent the donkey eating properly. This means they can lose weight, which is
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This week, Moussa noticed that Amelia is looking a little slow and weak. Following a visit from Dr Eliran, it’s been decided she needs her teeth filing! Donkeys need to have their teeth kept in tip top condition to help them eat. We’ll keep you updated on Amelia’s treatment but in the meantime here’s a video
Amelia at the Sanctuary needs her teeth filing! Read More »
Although Russell’s eye is now recovered and he’s back with the main herd, poor Joyce has also had problems with her eye this week. Here you can see Dr Eliran, the vet, washing her eyes and ‘painting’ them to check for possible ulcers. Dr Eliran then used Joyce’s own blood to produce a natural serum,
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Dusty has sent another update from the Sanctuary this week. We hope you enjoy seeing all the donkeys you support enjoying the paddock. We’re busy fundraising to renovate the Sanctuary – including the addition of a new paddock and better drainage, so the donkeys can enjoy going outdoors year round. If you’d like to support
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Dusty has sent another update from the Sanctuary this week. As you can see, Russell is doing very well following treatment for an eye ulcer:
Dr Rakan and Nour have been hard at work this month visiting many, many donkeys across Nablus and the surrounding area. He’s sent us this update: “Much of our work is in very remote communities across the West Bank. Nour and I travel hundreds of kilometres every week to treat working donkeys. I hope my
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A big hello from the donkeys at the Sanctuary! Here we can see Yvette and Moon:
A big hello from Yvette and Moon at the Sanctuary Read More »
Moussa is very popular this morning – just look at the donkeys enjoying a crunchy carrot treat!
Carrots + donkeys = happy donkeys! Read More »
