E-news

Dr Rakan recently sent us a report of his visit to Jericho. It was an incredibly hot day, at over 40 degrees and Dr Rakan noticed a flock of sheep passing along the roadside – with a very special donkey. You can read more in this week’s e-news. Such a heartwarming story! Thank you once again […]

Dr Rakan, Wael and a vet student – Dr Reda – travelled out to Balata Refugee Camp this week. The camp is not only home to a large community but also donkeys, horses and other working animals.  We also have a photo of Dr Rakan examining a pregnant donkey using an ultrasound. This ultrasound is just a small

We’re delighted to bring you an update from our Sanctuary in Israel this week. Our Sanctuary is a peaceful haven for 180 rescue donkeys, many having suffered abuse or abandonment before we provided them with a forever home. As you’ll see below our residents love their home and they receive the best possible care from our team. The impact you’re making in the

Today we’re excited to share some gorgeous photos of the donkeys at our Arrana Rescue Centre. Thanks to your generosity, along with the support from all our donors, we built this new centre earlier this year. It’s now home to 34 rescue donkeys, who receive the very best of care. This week, Dr Rakan and Wael

This past week has been a busy one for our mobile vet team out in Egypt. They’ve encountered a number of challenges, like dealing with cracked hooves and a case of a donkey with a head wound. We’ve included a selection of photos below to show you the essential treatment they have provided, all funded by your

This week we’re delighted to bring you an update on a donkey Dr Rakan provided emergency support to a few weeks ago. You may remember Dr Rakan was called out on an emergency visit to the Balata Refugee Camp to help a poor donkey – called William – in dire need. Dr Rakan has been back to check

A few weeks ago we welcomed three new rescue donkeys to the Sanctuary in Israel – and this week we’re delighted to introduce you to them! The two male donkeys were both found in a place called Malkia – on the border with Lebanon. A local man had found them and paid for treatment by

Following the launch of our appeal for the donkeys and horses of Gaza back in May, we have been overwhelmed by the support you have provided. Thanks to you and all our wonderful donors, we have been able to commit to funding a new team in Gaza to provide urgent first aid to animals, as well as paying

In this week’s update from Safe Haven for Donkeys, we spotlight the efforts of our vet team in El Saf in Egypt, headed up by Dr Shaaban.  One of the challenges the team face is due to the changeover of donkey handlers and donkeys at the brick kilns. As old handlers move on and new ones arrive, our vet team