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Rescued By: Nowzad Donkey Sanctuary, Kabul, Afghanistan

Home: Nowzad Donkey Sanctuary, Kabul, Afghanistan

Lola the donkey, was discovered near to where she was being made to work. She was tied to a weighted piece of wood to stop her roaming. Her ear had been completely cut off and the wound had not been treated. The sight of this cold and frightened little donkey was heart breaking.  The Nowzad team comforted her by wrapping her in a discarded blanket they found nearby, and treating the wound as best they could on the spot. A truck was called to take Lola to the safety of the Nowzad donkey sanctuary, where she could be cared for and receive further medical treatment.

Here, over the course of just a few weeks, Lola has learnt to trust our donkey carer ‘Nasir’. They have formed a really close bond. As soon as Nasir arrives for work each morning, Lola rushes straight over to greet him.

Rescued By: Nowzad Donkey Sanctuary, Kabul, Afghanistan

Home: Nowzad Donkey Sanctuary, Kabul, Afghanistan

Whilst carrying out a spay, neuter and vaccination drive at a Migrant Camp, a horse was found amongst the waste in a disused area of the settlement. The horse was attempting to find whatever food she could scavenge and was eating plastic and dirt. She was in a seriously bad condition, with severe malnutrition, dehydration and sores all over her body from being worked too hard. 

The Nowzad team were saddened at the extent of the horse’s treatment and questioned the camp residents about the care of the horse. The horse was only between 5 to 7 years old, but had been overworked to the point of collapse.

Because she was no longer of use, she had been discarded (still tethered) in the ‘waste’ area of the camp, with an old blanket tied to her. Najwa, Nowzad’s Country Manager, made it her personal mission to rescue the horse. After much persuasion, she convinced the people in the camp to let the horse be taken from them and arranged collection of her.

Two days later, the horse arrived at the Nowzad clinic. The first thing Najwa did was give her a name, ‘Azad’, which is Dari for ‘free’. She also received intense medical treatment for her sores and injured leg, her hooves were also treated by a farrier and she has been given lots of fresh, nutritious food and plenty of clean water and vitamins.

Azad is enjoying life at Nowzad, she is still quite fearful of people, but has warmed to Najwa and our muleteer ‘Juma’ and allows him to brush her daily.

Welcome Azad, the first ever Nowzad Horse.

Rescued By: Donkey Sanctuary Bukombe, Tanzania run by Tanzania Humane Charity

Home: Donkey Sanctuary Bukombe, Tanzania run by Tanzania Humane Charity

On the 7th July 2018,  Richard from partner group, Tanzania Humane Charity, was given a tip off of 34 donkeys hidden in a big gully with no feed and water. The gully was narrow but deep and both its terminals were closed with twigs of pine trees to avoid donkeys from escaping. All donkeys were restricted in this way so they will be starved and then slaughtered for their skins, leaving their skeletons and muscles behind. The donkey skin trade is operating throughout the country and donkeys are sourced legally and illegally.

Richard and his team from THC reacted quickly and opened the lower gate so the donkeys could be rescued. They gave the donkeys water, green pasture, dry hay and maize bran for a couple of days under their guard. They announced to the neighbouring communities of the situation and ten donkey owners came and identified 32 donkeys.

Two donkeys were left with no owner so they now live safely at the new Donkey Sanctuary in Bukombe that has been funded solely by Animal Aid Abroad.

One of these donkeys is called Cheusi, he is black and estimated to be about 7 years old.  Cheusi means black in Swahili. Interestingly, Cheusi is a rare breed of donkey in these parts of Tanzania. 

His welfare status is now good; body condition score has improved from 2 to 3. No wounds, no sign of illness, no lameness  and his behaviour is good now that they have got him back to health.

Cheusi's best mate is Lawi, another donkey rescued from the gully.  

Rescued by: Pegasus Sanctuary, Ramla, Israel

Home: Pegasus Sanctuary, Ramla, Israel

Shmaya has been with Pegasus since 2005, even before Pegasus was established - in fact he's one of the reasons for its existence!His ears were cruelly cut off and he was abused by his owners, but this lucky boy has been living happily on the sanctuary ever since his rescue. Shmaya cannot hear the sounds of farm life around him but he certainly adds to the symphony as he jumps and plays with his friends, always taking a break to greet any visitors that come into the stables. Shmaya is a healthy and happy donkey here in the sanctuary and helps us rehabilitate all the newcomers.

Rescued by: Friendicoes SECA, Gurgaon Sanctuary, New Delhi, India

Home: Friendicoes SECA, Gurgaon Sanctuary, New Delhi, India

Noori is doing well thanks to a new friendship with another donkey. She was always wary and shy, maybe due to the fact that she was isolated on arrival for a long time due to the nature of her injury - a split muzzle that made it difficult for her to eat anything but liquid. But it had got worse after she got kicked by another donkey couple of years back. In fact she had withdrawn into herself so much that the caretakers started worrying about her health and mind. But surprisingly Noori suddenly started picking up a few months back and the credit all goes to a young female donkey Peepli who struck up an unexpected connection with Noori. Now Noori has a new friend and a new purpose to life. We think that is what she was missing in her life. Some company, some support and a friend. Peepli seems to have opened a completely new world to Noori and a completely new side of Noori to us. She is much more open and confident than before. She is always trailing Peepli and follows her to eat without any prompting. She is still a little unhappy around the other donkeys but prefers her new friend to shunning the other donkeys. Hopefully it will only get better and Noori will be a much happier girl in the future. 

Rescued by: Friendicoes SECA, Gurgaon Sanctuary, New Delhi

Home: Friendicoes SECA, Gurgaon Sanctuary, New Delhi

Radha is catching up with her and she had been left very weak after a bout of illness. The vets had also warned us about winter taking its toll on her and her survival was at stake. Thankfully we had a lean winter and the arrangements made at the sanctuary for the older horses last winter ensured that Radha made it and regained her strength. She is presently enjoying the sun on her old and much abused bones. She spends a lot of time outdoors, and even enjoys an occasional short canter all on her own. After she was out of her quarantine period following her illness last year, she at last joined the old herd although she stands at the edge and is aloof. Tolerance and social niceties are too much to expect of her at this stage in life. The other horses do not trouble her, and she is leading a quiet, peaceful life on her own terms. Hopefully she will be with us for a few more years.

Rescued by: Animal Nepal Godavari Donkey Sanctuary, Nepal

Home: Animal Nepal Godavari Donkey Sanctuary, Nepal

Noby is an 8 year old male horse. He easily the most handsome equine, and is a bit choosy when it comes to who he wants to hang around with. Noby, along with his other friends at the sanctuary go through their regular maintenance of teeth and hoof trimming and are kept in tip-top condition. He is obviously very proud of his beautiful hair and loves to be brushed. Noby does not like his face to be touched, so we take care not to do so.Our doctor Sajana, is very fond of him and Noby tends to respond to her much better than our other caretakers. He does not have any major health issues and is spending his days happily with other members in the shelter.

Rescued by: HIS-India

Home: Camel Rescue Centre

Blackie is 10 – 12 years old and was rescued in December 2015 from Shahjahanpur. He was going to a slaughter house. At the time he was rescued, he had a black spot of dye at his neck, so Camel Rescue Centre staff started calling him Black Necked Camel, which was eventually shortened to Blackie.

Blackie has a benign tumour under his neck, which is probably why he couldn’t work and was sent to the slaughterhouse. The tumour will be surgically removed when necessary. Blackie is a very calm, good-natured camel who enjoys being let out of his stable to feed. He prefers to eat ground nut straw and enjoys the company of his caretaker, Kamlesh, who gives him lots of deserved attention.

Rescued by: Bridging Lanka

Home: Mannar Donkey Sanctuary

A female adult, Denise has been at the Mannar Donkey Sanctuary since April 2017 and is approximately two years old. She is blind in one eye, and has a beautiful grey coat with a distinctive black cross on her back.

Denise used to roam in the center of Mannar Town, but was often bullied by the other donkeys there. She was brought to Mannar Donkey Rescue and seems relieved to be living in a peaceful environment. She gets on well with the other donkeys there and has a gentle temperament.

Rescued by: Bridging Lanka

Home: Mannar Donkey Sanctuary

In November 2017, a male foal arrived at the Mannar Donkey Sanctuary. The staff named him Jaime. Jaime had significant burns to his body caused by intentional animal cruelty — he was likely set on fire.

With daily application of ointments and proper care, Jaime is now a happy, healthy foal. He has a ginger-tinged coat and is very energetic and playful. He prefers green fodder to the drier copra (poonak), and his caretakers love doting on him.

Rescued By: HIS Camel Rescue Centre - Bassi, Jaipur, India

Home: HIS Camel Rescue Centre - Bassi, Jaipur, India

Basanti was rescued around one and a half years ago when she was going to be slaughtered with many other camels. At the time of rescue, she was malnourished and had multiple wounds all over her body. She is approximately, a 13-year-old female and resides at the Camel Rescue Centre and hospital in Bassi, India. Since the day she was rescued from the people taking her to the slaughterhouse her behaviour has not changed.

She is still a shy and calm female. She loves the company of her caretaker Kamlesh. She has no special choice of food and happy to eat whatever is put in front of her. Now she is in good health and likes to be the centre of attraction among the male camels.

Rescued by: Animal Nepal, Nepal

Home : Godavari Donkey Sanctuary

 Fudge is a handsome male donkey. He was named 'Fudge' by his temporary adopter Pauline and he grew up to become cuter than his name. He is 9, 10 years old and is very happy and active. Ever since his teeth were trimmed, he feels better to eat his food and enjoys grazing. Our team has been looking after Fudge’s hoofs and have been grooming them regularly. He is quite excitable when it’s time to take him to the fields and sprints almost immediately. Our vet, Dr Atish is particularly fond of Fudge.