We are currently taking special care of a newborn foal who is starting life with a struggle.
Indiana, the little foal, was born under our care last week and has found it difficult to suckle. The first hours of life are crucial and his life was clearly at risk. His mother, Strawberry, was rescued by the Sanctuary while she was pregnant, along with another donkey called Cacahuete.
Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, special days… Have you thought about celebrating them while helping animals in need? You have causes you love, you are bringing a bunch of people together, why not make it worthwhile for a good cause?
One year more, a donkey has been forced to walk amid the hustle and clamor at Villanueva de la Vera, Cáceres (Spain).
The results of a shocking investigation by The Donkey Sanctuary reveals the devastating human impact of the growing demand for ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey skin.
Are you in South Spain this Christmas? Do you feel like spending a day surrounded by nature and equines and learning more about this beautiful animals?
On the 29, 30 and 31 of December from 11am to 1pm we will offer guided tours with grooming sessions in our Sanctuary in Fuente de Piedra (Malaga)
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 supply. We offer helpful advice on fostering, feeding and treatment as alternative means of maintenance until at least five months of age.
Finding a nurse mare has many advantages, but they are rarely available. A mare that has just lost her foal is ideal. Success depends on a number of variables affecting the mare to foal relationship, including:
The implementation of the new Animal Welfare Law is a matter of vital importance that directly affects the work of the Civil Guard, particularly the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA).
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 the rights and well-being of animals.
El Refugio del Burrito welcomes momentous decision to protect continent’s 33 million donkeys
The African Heads of State agreed the landmark moratorium on Sunday 18th February during the 37th African Union Summit in Ethiopia.
Donkeys in Africa will have enhanced protection from the devastating donkey skin trade following the ratification of a pan-African moratorium on the slaughter of donkeys for their skin.
This historic decision taken by the African Union recognises, at the highest level of decision making, the vital importance of donkeys across Africa.
