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Diana Erasmus from Aruba was so happy that the Sanctuary is taking care of the Aruban donkeys. To show her support she decided to adopt one. Little Sparkle caught her eye and that is the one she picked
Sparkle born July 12, 2008. The adoption runs for a year
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…..
Ramiro Robleto works with air conditioners and when he cleans the aircos in Sero Alejandro Truffles always greets him which he loves. He heard about our adoption program and of course, had to adopt his friend Truffles.
The Czaplickis from Malaga in Spain found us on the web and when they came to Aruba stopped at the Sanctuary.
As a Valentine's gift for Henry they decided to adopt a donkey. Unfortunately both Bastiaan and Kleintje do not live at Sta. Lucia so they chose our new baby, Sunday.
People from all over the world love our donkeys.
Thomas and Will Boland are very lucky grandchildren of David and Marilyn Boland. The grandparents visited website of the donkeys and decided to give their grandchildren a gift of adopting a donkey. They picked Sonic who came to us from Desert Rose riding school where he was bothering the horses.
Next year Thomas, Will and their grandparents will visit Sonic at his home. We can make a nice picture of them.
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
