Jeanette Campbell
Goodbye Mr Perkins
Fundraising for Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited
Story
Goodbye Mr Perkins 1971-2014
It’s with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to our longest standing equine resident Mr Perkins. Or ‘P’ to his friends. One of the most well-known and loved donkeys ta Raystede, some have asked us to set up a tribute page so that you can make a donation to help MR P leave a lasting legacy to care for the many donkeys living at Raystede.
What can I say about Mr P? The whole day revolved around him, and when he was going to demand for another feed. He was well into his forties and had very few teeth left so he was certainly a demanding old man! However, he was so stoic but pushy, everything had to be done on his terms! With us waiting on him hand and foot, running to the feed room every time he called. He wasn't able to graze towards the end, so he relied on us to feed him. We knew it was the right time when even his favourite food couldn't tempt him to eat.
I will miss his dinosaur like bray, and his little face at my office window which obviously meant ‘I'm hungry!’ But now he is back with his favourite lady ‘Nolly’, whom he lost a few years ago. What a comforting thought that they can graze in that big grassy field in the sky together again.
Hannah Fielding – Head of Equine
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
It’s with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to our longest standing equine resident Mr Perkins. Or ‘P’ to his friends. One of the most well-known and loved donkeys ta Raystede, some have asked us to set up a tribute page so that you can make a donation to help MR P leave a lasting legacy to care for the many donkeys living at Raystede.
What can I say about Mr P? The whole day revolved around him, and when he was going to demand for another feed. He was well into his forties and had very few teeth left so he was certainly a demanding old man! However, he was so stoic but pushy, everything had to be done on his terms! With us waiting on him hand and foot, running to the feed room every time he called. He wasn't able to graze towards the end, so he relied on us to feed him. We knew it was the right time when even his favourite food couldn't tempt him to eat.
I will miss his dinosaur like bray, and his little face at my office window which obviously meant ‘I'm hungry!’ But now he is back with his favourite lady ‘Nolly’, whom he lost a few years ago. What a comforting thought that they can graze in that big grassy field in the sky together again.
Hannah Fielding – Head of Equine
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.