You may have received our Christmas appeal in the post this week, but if not, we’ll be sharing more news about it in a special email on Sunday. The appeal features our incredible vet teams in the West Bank and their work bringing treatment and comfort to working donkeys every day.
You’ll also find out Dr Rakan’s plans for a small surgical space at our Nablus hospital. With your support, he could carry out minor surgical procedures there – helping even more donkeys in urgent need of care.
For now, I wanted to bring updates from the West Bank – one about a donkey whose recovery is going well, and news of Rakan the donkey (pictured below) who was moved from Arrana to Nablus this week.
Thank you so much for all of your support. It’s only with your help we’re able to care for so many donkeys, mules and horses in the Middle East.
News from the West Bank
You may remember this beautiful donkey from our 9th October update. He had suffered neglect from his previous owner, and although his new owner tried to help by trimming his overgrown hooves, he accidentally caused damage to the donkey’s feet.
Our team first visited the donkey a few weeks ago to provide treatment to his damaged hooves
Thanks to Dr Rakan and Nour’s skilled treatment and ongoing care, we’re delighted to share the donkey is now making good progress.
Our team checked on the donkey’s progress – one hoof fully healed, the other almost there.
His owner has promised to keep him resting until he’s fully recovered. It’s wonderful to see how your support is helping bring this donkey back to full health.
Thanks to your support this donkey is almost fully recovered
Over at our rescue centre in Arrana, Dr Rakan and the team have now transported several donkeys to our hospital in Nablus for closer monitoring.
Dr Rakan had noticed that Rakan the donkey – who first came into our care in 2023 after suffering terrible burns – had lost weight and needed additional support.
Rakan the donkey has recently lost weight and needs close monitoring and care
When Rakan was rescued in 2023, he had been found on the streets of Jericho, where he’d been cruelly set alight. His injuries were severe, but thanks to Dr Rakan’s skill and compassion, he recovered after a surgical procedure to amputate his ear, and months of dedicated care.
Now, our team will continue to monitor his health closely at Nablus, ensuring he receives the extra care and comfort he needs to stay strong and well.
Rakan the donkey ready to be transported to our hospital in Nablus where he’ll receive the best possible care from Dr Rakan and his team
Our Nablus hospital is where Dr Rakan cares for the most vulnerable donkeys – and where he hopes to create a small surgical space to perform the procedures that make all the difference to their recovery – donkeys just like Rakan.
Thank you ♥️♥️
Because of you, our vet teams in the West Bank can reach donkeys like Rakan – bringing treatment, comfort and hope where it’s needed most.
Your generosity also supports our mobile vet teams in Gaza and Egypt, and ensures the rescued donkeys at our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank continue to receive the daily care, kindness and safety they deserve.
All of this is only possible because of you. Thank you for helping so many donkeys live healthier, happier lives.
our support is helping to provide care for rescue donkeys like Rakan, who suffered the most terrible abuse before he arrived at Safe Haven