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Together we can help end the suffering
Event: appeal
$7,520.04 raised
156 donations
My Target:
$7,520.04 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/donkeysanctuary-romika
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to The Donkey Sanctuary's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text TJDP77 £10
to 70070
My story
Hanging his head in misery, Romika had given up all hope of a pain-free life
Poor Romika had endured a life of cruelty and suffering. Beaten, starving, thirsty and in great pain, this donkey had lost all hope of escaping his miserable ordeal. He was so painfully thin that his bones were protruding through his dishevelled coat and he had a deep wound on his ankle where a piece of wire, used to tie him up, had cut into his leg. To add to his distress, Romika had flesh wounds and scars on his body suggesting that he had been subjected to repeated beatings.
Romika, a 13 year old donkey from Costanza in Romania, urgently needed our help. Recognising that he was in a desperate state, a member of the public contacted The Donkey Sanctuary to raise the alarm. The sight of Romika, hanging his head in misery, was heartbreaking. He was chained up in a small yard and had no access to food or water. He was clearly distressed from his ordeal and the lack of food and water had left him frail and weak. He was finding it difficult to stand, constantly shifting his weight on his feet, as his hooves were very long and painful.
Thankfully, Romika’s owner agreed to relinquish him to The Donkey Sanctuary and he was taken to our holding base in Cernavoda. Romika was examined by our vet and his wounds were cleaned and treated which instantly helped to ease his discomfort. He was so ravenous that the food and water we gave him disappeared in no time, providing him with essential nutrients to help rebuild his strength. Romika’s painful hooves were trimmed, his teeth were examined and he received his first vaccination.
Romika is now guaranteed a safe and happy future at our holding base in Cernavoda where he will continue to receive the life-long love and attention he deserves. Since his rescue, he has made a dramatic improvement and as his health steadily improves, he is growing in confidence and starting to enjoy his new surroundings and the cuddles he receives from his carers.
Working together to end the suffering
Sadly, there are still many more donkeys like Romika facing unbearable and life-threatening cruelty all over the world. Please help us to ease their suffering and to start them on the road to recovery. Your support really does make a difference and allows us to rescue and provide for these desperately unhappy and unloved animals.
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My charity
The Donkey Sanctuary
Charity Registration No. 264818
The Donkey Sanctuary has taken over 14,500 donkeys into its care and has over 45 welfare officers who can follow up reports of cruelty to or neglect of donkeys, quickly and efficiently. It also works throughout the world helping to improve conditions for working donkeys and mules. A Charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Charity Registration No 264818
Donations 156
Donation by Anonymous on 28/04/13
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Thank you for your good work. Merry christmas and a happy new year to you and the donkeys:)
Donation by Inna Lutskova on 21/12/12
£15.00
Thank you for your amazing help!!
Donation by Sue Crossland on 28/11/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 27/07/12
£10.00
I hope this will help some poor donkey somewhere. Keep up the good work. Liz
Donation by Elizabeth Carter on 15/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Paul W on 19/01/12
£100.00
Thank for looking after these beautiful animals....
Donation by Gillian and the girls at Footloose on 27/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best wishes for 2012
Donation by Leonie Sansbury on 27/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Many thanks to everyone at the Donkey Sanctuary for all your dedication. With people like you there is hope for mistreated animals.
Donation by Susan Johnston on 26/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Let's hope for happier times in 2012
Donation by Joanna Wykes-Sneyd on 26/12/11
£20.00
Happy Christmas!
Donation by Janice Best on 26/12/11
£20.00
Thanks for all your great work and Merry Christmas to you and all the donkeys....
Donation by Anonymous on 26/12/11
Donation by PETER EAMES on 26/12/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Saw your advert tv, happy christmas to you all, and to the Donkeys Mike and Karen.
Donation by MIKE DELVAUX on 26/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 26/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Merry Christmas :-) Thankyou for all of your hard work
Donation by kathleen noonan on 25/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Sarah Jones on 24/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Judith Evans on 24/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE DONKEY'S AT THE SANCTUARY. TANYA WORSFOLD
Donation by Paul Worsfold on 24/12/11
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Merry Christmas to all of you and all the best for 2012 to carry on the good work
Donation by Kim Adams on 23/12/11
Happy Christmas..This is Joan's present instead of a gift. Keep up the good work!
Donation by Katy on 23/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 23/12/11
Hi Jephson Housing have raised money by doing a jeans day at work hope this helps the charity
Donation by Emma Reed on 23/12/11
£40.00
Donation by Leonard Springate on 23/12/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Happy Christmas to all the Donkeys
Donation by beverley cobley on 23/12/11
Donation summary
- * Online donations$7,504.99
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$15.06
- Total raised$7,520.04
- Gift Aid$1,322.97
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