58 Rescued Donkeys Find Their Forever Homes in France
May was an exciting month for our partner sanctuary in Israel, Starting Over, as 58 rescued donkeys were transported successfully to Europe. The 58 donkeys were sent to three sanctuaries in France, as well as to several private homes.
At the Starting Over sanctuary, there are currently 47 donkeys being cared for with assistance from your kind donations.
Five donkeys entered the Hope Compound (intensive care unit) during May:
One jenny entered for treatment of an eyelid laceration.
One donkey entered for treatment and observation due to a skin sensitivity to insects, along with weight loss.
An older jenny who is awaiting dental care entered due to weight loss.
Another donkey needed to gain weight and entered the compound with his best friend, since the two are inseparable. They are both scheduled to fly to Europe on the next trip.
Nine donkeys left the Hope Compound during May:
Two jennies left after successful treatment for skin lesions.
A donkey and a jenny returned to their herd following completion of eye treatments.
Three jennies with hoof conditions left after they improved.
One jenny left following satisfactory weight gain.
The last jenny left the compound to join the rehabilitated herd. She has a disability due to an old fracture in her pelvis. Now the ground in her new compound is dry and the herd there has more space. Due to these new conditions, the medical staff assessed that she would adjust well to her new area.
With your incredible support, Starting Over can continue rescuing donkeys from conflict zones and situations involving neglect, mistreatment, abandonment or starvation. Thank you so much for helping to transform the lives of these special donkeys and giving them a second chance at life.
