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 »
Dr Rakan doesn’t falter from treating animals wherever they are – including this donkey on a busy roadside. See the care and love he gives to the donkey: The donkeys at the Sanctuary really enjoy being pampered. See Joyce and Salma enjoying a grooming session:
Video updates from the Sanctuary and the West Bank – 17th November 2022 Read More »
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
See our vets at work in the West Bank Read More »
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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