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Every year Rod and Arlene Lema from Michigan come an visit the donkeys. Each year, since 2008, they adopt a different donkey. In the past they have adopted Bono, Mikey and Snoopy. Their last donkey, Tio Mexico, died in November 2017. So they wanted to adopt another "old" donkey and decided to go for Blanca.
This year the Lema couple was wondering if Tio was still alive. YES he is, in his late forties, he is still enjoying life. So instead of choosing a new donkey, they decided to go for another year for this sweet face... Thank you Arlene and Rodney!
this is the 2016 picture
Amber & Michael Morrison adopted Pumpkin, our youngest little donkey who came in with her mom, just 2 weeks ago.. They said: "Everyone should visit and help the donkey sanctuary
Inge Splinter saw Billy Pumpkin, short Pumpkin, and decided right away that she wanted to support the next year for her. Pumpkin came as the +1 of her momma Cranberry who had a sore leg. She is about 7 months old, maybe 8 and very sweet and cuddly. Luckily after a few days Cranberry had no pain anymore.
Valorie Berta also adopted Kroket & Baccha, because they are in Donkey Heaven. In the pictures Valorie with Kroket and her daughter Mandy with Baccha. Baccha was born at the sanctuary after her mom Maud was roaming the streets. Maud and Tico were fostered, however they jumped the fence and walked on the streets for 8 months before they showed up in front of Desiree's house. a few months later Maud gave birth and little Baccha was born. This was in 2005. Kroket is with us since long, came in as a baby with a nasty shoulder injury. Lucky the stitches held! We cannot find a scar anymore!
Lourdes Tromp adopted Tutu back in 2004 (yes 20 years already) for her brother Eddy. Eddy passed away some years ago, however Lourdes continued to support us. Tutu is doing fine, she is best friends with George and one of our smallest donkeys. Thank you Lourdes for being such a loyal supporter.
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
