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On August 13th, Monique van der Hoek paid a visit to the Sanctuary. Monique is from Aruba. She fell in love with Pica because he is a survivor. Pica is our donkey who survived being hit by a car years ago and has two deformed legs. He is a very sweet donkey.
Adoption August 13, 2007 - 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pica on Friday, October 26, 2007. Pica was having his hooves trimmed and apparently he became scared and jumped up. When he landed he broke his front right leg (the one that had been broken before). The vet was called and came to the Sanctuary. Unfortunately there was nothing he could do as the bone was through the skin and it was his bad leg so he was put down
Margareth Irausquin came to visit the sanctuary and felt so sad for Bambi. She returned and adopted him.
November 1, 2008 Bambi, had to be put to sleep. Bambi came to us in September 2006. He had a birth defect, scliosis (a curvature of the spine). As he grew and got older his back became worse and he was having trouble walking. It was not going to get better so the difficult decision was made to let him go to donkey heaven. We will all miss him as will his devoted friend and protector, Lucky.
Margareth will continue to support us and adopted Sonic instead of Bambi. Sonic wanted to be in charge. Chocolat and Chippie didn’t let him win. He is limping since…..
The sister of the Foundation's Vice-President, Lillian Panjer- Eldering was on Aruba for several weeks. As she is always hearing about our donkeys she decided to adopt one for her family. Her choice was Kosh Kosh. Kosh Kosh will be a very well known donkey as a book has been written about him and is available at the Sanctuary in three different languages.
The Lovink family paid a visit to the sanctuary on
their bikes. Daughter Annemarie Bennis really enjoyed being around our donkeys. When the family was back in Holland, mother Janneke wanted to adopt a donkey for Annemarie for her birthday. She chose Blackie a very beautiful and friendly donkey as she had a picture of Annemarie with him.
The Keyclub of Colegio Arubano has been a great supporter of the Sanctuary for many years. Their adoptee is Boem Boem. October 2007 15 members of the Keyclub helped as volunteers at our family day. Every year on Animal Day they renew their adoption. Thank you not only for your support but also for all you help on Family Day. They helped make it a great success.
During all the activities we forgot to make a picture with the keyclub members. Sorry!
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.
Or use Google Maps Directions
