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7-UP came to the sanctuary in 2010 when the volunteers received a phone call that there was a roaming donkey in the vicinity of the Palo Marga Racetrack. Catching this donkey proved to be very easy, as she was seriously ill. According to the vet she had anemia and she needed a series of drips. During the entire time that she received extra care, the volunteers also gave her extra vitamins, but nothing seemed to work. However, 7-Up had a surprise: she was around five months pregnant. Unfortunately she lost her baby; normally donkeys have a gestation period of eleven to fourteen months. After her miscarriage, 7-Up got her strength back and now she is as good as new.
Marga Valk wanted to be in the picture with Orchid, her adoption donkey. Orchid was nowhere to be found! all other 58 donks were.....
Sheri Schmick from Florida suggested the name for this feisty donkey back in 2010. Truffles is her name. Sheri renewed the adoption for Truffles & Diva ... Thank you very much Sheri!
Here are some new pictures....
Frederique Hofland & Marcel Wils adopted Big Momma and Black Diamond for the first time in November 2013 and even though they didn't return to Aruba for vacation, they still renew the adoption every year. Isn't that sweet?
Robin and Kevin planned long before they arrived on Aruba to pay us a visit AND to adopt a donkey. First they choose Floppy. Only problem was Floppy didn't want to be close to them for the picture. So change of plans: Gismo was more than willing. Here is a nice picture of the three of them. Thank you Robin and Kevin for your understanding donkeys...
Take Route 4a from the hotels and follow this road for 14 km, pass all the circles/roundabouts until you see a sign for the French Men’s Pass. Make a left turn onto the French Men’s Pass, then 1st left, 2nd right. On that dirt road you will find the Donkey Sanctuary after about 200 meters.
If you have a GPS device, navigate to these coordinates: N 12°48.974’ W 069°96.642’ This will bring you to the entrance of the Donkey Sanctuary.
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