Europe updates
Welcome home, Puyol!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Tue, 13/07/2010 - 18:01
Our work here at El Refugio del Burrito is not only collecting donkeys, but researching new cases and offering our help. Last month we heard news of a donkey that had attacked 2 people whilst he was loose on a road called ‘Carretera de Santa Catalina’ in Murcia, he had bitten a woman on the face and arm and then later had attacked a man whilst he was trying to capture him. The donkey was eventually captured and then taken to the local pound where he had to stay until the owner was found.
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A chance to name our latest foals and adopt for a year for just €5
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Tue, 06/07/2010 - 15:15
These two beautiful foals were both born just before 1st July 2010; their mothers were rescued by us already pregnant. For just €5 you have the unique chance to name one of our foals or for €10 both!
One of the foals is a strong male and the other one a pretty mare. If your name is picked from the hat on 1st August 2010 you will be the proud and only adopter of the foal for its first year of life.
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Rare opportunity to name a beautiful colt foal
RSS News - Ireland - Tue, 06/07/2010 - 11:32
This beautiful little colt foal was born at The Donkey Sanctuary on Sunday 4th July 2010 and really needs a name. We would like our supporters to name this foal, and to make sure everyone is in with an equal chance of naming the foal we have kept it really simple.
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Free day of information and advice!
RSS News - Ireland - Tue, 06/07/2010 - 10:44
Do you want to know what to feed your youngster, or discover how to keep your geriatric donkey in tiptop condition? Then Sunday 11th July 2010 is a day not to be missed.
The course will be held at the Airfield House Trust, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14 from 11 am to 4 pm.
Whether you have recently acquired your donkey, are thinking of purchasing one in the future, or have been looking after them for years, The Donkey Sanctuary invites you to come and join their experts in donkey care and nutrition for a free day of information and advice.
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Donkey Medicine and Surgery Workshop
RSS News - Ireland - Fri, 02/07/2010 - 09:50
This one day workshop is a continuing education course open to veterinary surgeons only which will be held on Wednesday 13th October 2010 at Liscarroll, Mallow, Co Cork from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and will cover a variety of equine topics, with particular reference to the donkey.
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Two births to celebrate 7th Anniversary
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Fri, 02/07/2010 - 08:49
Coinciding with the week when we celebrate our 7th anniversary as an association in Spain, two of the pregnant mares we took in last year have given birth, which adds to the joy of celebrating our continuous work in this country for the past years.
Staff at El Refugio del Burrito have been eagerly waiting for the foaling of two pregnant mares, Romera and Romina, that were taken in last year from Cádiz.
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Volunteers bring colour to ERB!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Thu, 01/07/2010 - 12:50
Last weekend was a very special one here at ERB. A small bunch of volunteers from around the country gathered at our Fuente de Piedra farm to paint stables, and get them ready for our newcomers.
Early on Saturday morning, although already quite warm in the Spanish sunshine, they all got together, led by our General Manager, Iván.
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Adoption saves Markos from being shot
RSS News - Donkey Sanctuary (Cyprus) - Tue, 29/06/2010 - 09:33
A young woman, who lives in the village of Agios Ioannis Agros, contacted us as she had heard that a donkey owner was going to shoot or abandon his donkey as he could no longer look after it. She told the owner about the sanctuary and he then rang us to ask if we would take the donkey. On 9th June 2010 we went to collect Markos. The owner didn’t really want to shoot or abandon Markos – it was just that he couldn’t afford or manage to look after him anymore and thought he had no other option.
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Laboratory Assistant - Fixed Term
RSS News - Ireland - Tue, 22/06/2010 - 16:07
We are looking to recruit a fixed term, part time, Laboratory Assistant working 22.5 hours per week until Friday 24th September 2010. You will assist with the general running of the Pathology Laboratory and research projects. You must have previous experience of laboratory work and have some equine knowledge.
For further information, including a job description, please download the application pack.
Closing date for completed applications: 12.30pm, Wednesday 30th June 2010
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please download the Application Form.
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Donkey in Extremely Poor Condition is Recovering after Being Rescued in Cáceres by El Refugio del Burrito
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Tue, 22/06/2010 - 10:59
Shakira, a mare donkey who came in to our care in an extremely poor condition on the 20th April is making a good recovery at El Refugio del Burrito's Badajoz farm, after her rescue, coordinated with the Vet Clinic At Cáceres University, and help from our staff and vets.
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You can make a difference
RSS News - Ireland - Tue, 15/06/2010 - 10:51
Please support us by making a donation.
Mossie was found in a dreadful state. His hooves were severely overgrown and he was covered in mud.
Despite all this, his faith in humans hadn’t been lost. When our welfare team found him, he was so friendly and happy to see people - it was heart warming.
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Abandoned donkeys
RSS News - Ireland - Mon, 14/06/2010 - 16:18
This year we have seen a massive increase in abandoned donkeys throughout the country. Some of these donkeys are fit and healthy but due to the economic situation have been left in fields and on the side of the road to fend for themselves. Others are in terrible condition with overgrown hooves, matted coats, skin conditions and sarcoids.
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¡Bright up el Refugio!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Mon, 14/06/2010 - 10:34
Start: 26/06/2010 10:00 End: 27/06/2010 19:00 Timezone: Europe/Madrid Start: 26/06/2010 10:00 End: 27/06/2010 19:00 Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Do you want to make a true difference with your time and presence?
We need volunteers to paint a couple of stables, to prepare them for the mares and their foals that are due any time now.
We’ll provide all necessary tools, paper overalls so you don’t ruin your clothes and free breakfast and lunch so you have plenty of energy.
We promise it will be a fifty-fifty work and fun day!
You can bright up El Refugio!
Please confirm your assistance
RE: Painting
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Flamenco Night Fundraising Event
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Mon, 14/06/2010 - 10:29
Start: 19/06/2010 21:30 Timezone: Europe/Madrid Start: 19/06/2010 21:30 Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Mesón Restaurante On the Square “La Plaza” in Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, organizes the Second Flamenco Gala Night on behalf of El Refugio del Burrito.
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Bright up El Refugio!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Mon, 14/06/2010 - 10:17
Start: 26/06/2010 10:00 End: 27/06/2010 19:00 Timezone: Europe/Madrid Start: 26/06/2010 10:00 End: 27/06/2010 19:00 Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Do you want to make a true difference with your time and presence?
We need volunteers to paint a couple of stables, to prepare them for the mares and their foals that are due any time now.
We’ll provide all necessary tools, paper overalls so you don’t ruin your clothes and free breakfast and lunch so you have plenty of energy.
We promise it will be a fifty-fifty work and fun day!
You can bright up El Refugio!
Please confirm your assistance
RE: Painting
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Estrella is proud of her shape!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Wed, 09/06/2010 - 16:10
Think of a soft, brown little donkey in the shape of a lentil... and you have Estrella! To avoid further gossiping and endless questioning, this beautiful Riding Therapy donkey has decided to issue a press release to deny rumours that she is in foal: “No, I’m not pregnant” says donkey Estrella “I live in a paddock with another female, so it would be miraculous if I were! It’s just my shape that misleads people to think I am. I am getting tired of people judging me for the size of my belly. I am proud of my shape, it’s part of who I am. Besides, I’m a donkey, not a stick insect!
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Toto, one of the Backstreet Boys!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Wed, 09/06/2010 - 16:08
Toto, one of our Riding Therapy trained donkeys, is glad winter is over, as this means he can exercise around his spacious paddock with his good friend Snooty. Both of them are known as “The Backstreet Boys”. They have earned the nickname thanks to the location of their paddock, at the very back of our Sanctuary, rather than their singing or dancing skills. Toto is a young, strong donkey who cannot wait to start his Riding Therapy duties again, as he enjoys being with the children nearly as much as he does playing with his friend Snooty.
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Romero secures his place in Hall of Fame
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Wed, 09/06/2010 - 16:07
Romero is the true star of El Refugio del Burrito, with astonishing good looks that send tingles up every female’s spine and the honour of being the very first donkey to ever come to us, he has secured a place at El Refugio’s Hall of Fame... and he knows it!
Being 28 already, he is in amazingly great shape. He enjoys a fuss from visitors, and is always ready to do his donkey cat walk for everyone to admire him... but there is one heart he has yet to conquer, and that is Estrella’s. Every time she walks past his paddock he just melts like butter!
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León is an avid spectator!
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Wed, 09/06/2010 - 16:05
With the coming of spring and good weather, Outdoor Sports season is on at Paddock 7. The minis enjoy popular sports such as Wellie Catch, Hoofball or Volley-rope. León, our very own mini heartthrob, has a different way of enjoying this. Rather than joining in the fray, León prefers to take a step back and watch while enjoying a bit of hay in the company of his female friends, María and Este. León is an avid spectator, cheering and braying as his colleagues compete just for the fun of it.
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Erica has an air of mystery
RSS News - El Refugio del Burrito, Spain - Wed, 09/06/2010 - 16:03
Erica is probably the shyest donkey we have ever homed. That has not been an obstacle to make her immensely popular amongst supporters and visitors alike.
Maybe that air of mystery is what makes her so attractive. Always close to her good friend, Belén, lovely Erica enjoys her daily beauty sessions rolling on the ground before standing in the sun to maintain her unique tan.
One thing you will not see Erica do though, is get close to the fence and pose to have her picture tak... she may be beautiful and well groomed, but vain is one thing she is not!
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