Donkeys at heart
El Refugio del Burrito was established in 2003 and is a subsidiary of The Donkey Sanctuary, UK founded in 1969 by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE. It is only through her amazing devotion to donkeys and hard work that the Sanctuary grew to the international charity it is today. Over 50 million donkeys and mules exist in the world. Many need care and protection from a life of suffering and neglect, whilst others have a vital role to play in human survival and happiness; they are at the heart of everything we do here at El Refugio del Burrito.
Welcome to our family
We are delighted that you have decided to visit El Refugio del Burrito and that you share our love and compassion for donkeys and mules, such gentle and affectionate creatures. Our work is funded entirely by donations and legacy gifts. Your kindness and generosity will help us to care and protect one of the world’s most hard working and humble creatures and help enrich so many lives... for that we are truly grateful.
Latest News
On March 14th, a pioneering conference on the Implementation of the Spanish New Animal Welfare Law was held at the University of Granada...
A foal may be orphaned because of its mother’s death, rejected due to antagonistic behaviour or undernourished by an inadequate milk...
The implementation of the new Animal Welfare Law is a matter of vital importance that directly affects the work of the Civil Guard,...
On March 14, we will celebrate a conference at the University of Granada on the implications of the new Law 7/2023 for the protection of...
El Refugio del Burrito welcomes momentous decision to protect continent’s 33 million donkeys
The African Heads of State agreed...