Donkeys are excellent shepherds, bonding closely with their herd. Here we can see a very well cared for donkey – although Dr Rakan did talk to the owner about the chain harness. Dr Rakan and Nour also helped to provide veterinary care and hoof trimming to a group of builder donkeys. The chain guards Dr Rakan fits are […]
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 16th February 2023 Read More »
This week we have some lovely videos to share from the West Bank – Dr Rakan sent over footage of his babies in the Rescue Centre in Nablus. As you can see the weather has been terrible – torrential rain! If you’d like to donate to help support our work in the West Bank and
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 9th February 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan has sent us some photos of his babies this week – you can really see the close bond he has with Salwa, Nicolle and Derek in this series of heartwarming videos Dr Rakan has sent us: The team at the Sanctuary are also keeping the winter area clean and dry for the donkeys:
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 26th January 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan received another urgent call out this week – this time to treat a 5 month old foal with colic. Every hour that passes with colic is urgent – as it can be fatal if it’s left untreated. Here you can see Dr Rakan administering a drip and medication: Dr Rakan believes the 5 month
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 19th January 2023 Read More »
Dr Rakan received an emergency call out earlier in December, to see this poor donkey suffering from muscle stiffness. The donkey had a ‘wooden body’, tired gait, with no ear motion. It wasn’t able to eat or chew and his third eyelid was stuck at the middle of the eye: Dr Rakan soon diagnosed tetanus and
Update from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 12th January 2023 Read More »
Our team – and all our donkeys – would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and New Year! Here are some of our video highlights from the year, including everyone’s favourite, our braying rescue donkeys! And heres’s Burnie out in the paddock earlier in the summer. He wears a coat to help protect his scars: And
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and New Year from the Sanctuary – 22nd December 2022 Read More »
Dr Rakan and his team have visited Balata – a refugee camp – this week. Here you can see some of the photos and videos Dr Rakan sent us to help update you all on the work you’re helping to fund: Thank you so much for your support – it’s all thanks to you
Dr Rakan’s visit to Balata, refugee camp – 15th December 2022 Read More »
As in the UK, Israel is preparing for the colder, wetter months of winter. Here you can see a video by our CEO, Andy, showing how overjoyed the donkeys are that it’s feeding time under the shelter of the newly renovated poly tunnel. Just listen to the contented sounds of over 180 donkeys having breakfast! Just look at
Breakfast time at the Sanctuary – 8th December 2022 Read More »
Dr Rakan and Wael have been busy helping so many animals this week – but we think this is the cutest one! And Griselda has some new trousers! They carry out a very vital job – protecting her legs from flies – which can be a particular problem for white equines, where the blood vessels are more exposed and attractive
Video updates from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 1st December 2022 Read More »
Dr Rakan, Wael and Nour have been covering an area far and wide this week – visiting places such as Aqraba, Mekhmas and closer to home at the Nablus market. Here you can see a series of short videos – the first shows a poor working donkey who has been rested but still received a high carbohydrate diet.
Video updates from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 24th November 2022 Read More »
