Adoption Maartje by Diny & Willem Grol, Since June 2010

Diny and Willem Grol live on Aruba and decided to adopt a donkey. They chose Maartje who is a friendly donkey. Maartje had been fostered out but returned to us when the foster parents could no longer care for her.

Every year they renew the adoption. Thank you Diny and Willem!

Watty's 50th Birthday Party - Family day 2011

Watty will celebrate his 50th birthday on March 27, 2011 with a huge family day @ Sta Lucia, our main sanctuary. The party starts a 10 am and it will last till 3 pm. We will have all kinds of games & crafts for the children, food, beverages, ice cream and a contest. Make the nicest, most beautiful, funniest or crazy Birthday Card for Watty. Announcement will be 2 pm. Cards can be made on the day it self as well.

Please come and celebrate with Watty and his 111 donkey friends. Do you live on Aruba? Please share this note or print the flyer and post it in a public place. If you want to know more about this event, please call or e-mail Desiree +297 5841063/5932933 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adoption Thunder by Estena Farro mei 2011- 2012

Estena loves the donkeys, she decided to adopt one of our youngest donkeys Thunder.

Adoption Negrita by Sharon L. Cunningham since 2010

Sharon has a house on Aruba and plans to live here when she retires. She also would like to volunteer at the Sanctuary. She decided to start by adopting Negrita, one of two black donkeys we have.

Thank you Sharon for your ongoing support!