Biscuit had been found abandoned by the Gardai on a housing estate. He was malnourished and suffering with painfully long feet, and had been left facing a very bleak future.
When our welfare officer Clem Ryan went to his rescue, the poor chap practically jumped into the lorry as if to be taken away from the terrible plight he was in.
This year alone, we have taken in over 240 donkeys and many more arrive every week. This huge increase in cases is placing an enormous strain on our resources here. The situation is so bad that we’re having to transport dozens of donkeys to our farms in the UK.
With our Sanctuaries almost full to capacity, Biscuit is currently being cared for at our holding base which Clem Ryan runs and we’re pleased to report he is making a great recovery. At first Biscuit had been very nervous of humans but is developing a level of trust with Clem and now becoming quite a character!
He often follows Clem in the morning, pestering him for his bucket of feed! Fortunately we can now regularly trim his feet to make walking comfortable and the extra breakfasts are helping him to regain weight steadily.
Best of all, he’s found a companion in Mr T, a two year old stallion that was also abandoned, this time in County Offaly. When space becomes available, Biscuit and Mr T will move to one of our main Sanctuaries where they will be safe in our care for the rest of their lives.
How you can help us
To help us through some of our most challenging months ahead, would you help us with the care of donkeys like Biscuit by making a donation towards their upkeep and medical costs?
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I read about the increase in abandoned donkeys in the Irish Times the other day and I thought it was time for me to help. Thank you for all your work! 08/12/11 |
£50.00 |
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22/10/11 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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21/10/11 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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22/06/11 |
£20.00 |
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I have just seen two sad and abandoned donkeys in west Cork and know that your charity is their only hope. Thank you for your wonderful work. 25/04/11 |
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid |
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Thanks to everyone at The Donkey Sanctuary for doing so much to help animals in need. Here's some money I raised by selling handmade cards. 17/03/11 |
£12.00 |
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Best wishes for your recovery Biscuit. 16/03/11 |
£12.00 |
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glad Biscuit is on the road to recovery 13/03/11 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Helping you Biscuit to recover . 12/03/11 |
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12/03/11 |
£10.00 |
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In memory of brother Bill who loved all animals but has passed away January 7th2011 11/03/11 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Happy days Biscuit - and all the other rescued donkeys - you are the lucky ones! 11/03/11 |
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God bless biscuit. May you have a long happy life in your lovely new home. 10/03/11 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Merry Christmas to all at the donkey sanctuary 17/12/10 |
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Best wishes to you Biscuit and thanks to Clem for looking after you !! 29/11/10 |
£20.00 |
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Biscuit! 29/11/10 |
£10.00 |
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Hee Haw from Paris to all my long eared friends. 29/11/10 |
£40.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £335.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £335.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £38.01 |
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