Safe Haven for Donkeys

📢👂For most of us, this is our first working day of 2025 so our donkeys just wanted to send you a little message to say that they hope you have a wonderful year. Volume UP 📹👆 💚 Happy New Year to all our wonderful supporters all over the world 🧡

Is your New Year's resolution to take more exercise? We think that these donkeys at our rescue centre in the West Bank have decided the same!

Headcollar fun

Every sanctuary has its own rules, but at our sanctuary, there’s one golden rule: if you have a headcollar, expect some unexpected visitors trying to “liberate” you from it. It turns out donkeys have a rather unique sense of humour. They often put a lot of effort into “stealing” their friend’s headcollar. They grab it with their teeth, tug at it, and seem to thoroughly enjoy watching what happens next. Sometimes, the “victim” surrenders peacefully, and other times it turns into a battle. In the end, though, the headcollar always loses😂 For our team, the outcome is clear: a significant number of new headcollars are needed every month. As we sew, repair, and piece them back together, there’s no shortage of work. But honestly? We’re not really complaining. Because when you see a donkey standing proudly in the middle of the pasture after “winning” a headcollars battle, you realize it was totally worth it. After all, we’re here to make sure the donkeys are happy. And if that means indulging their headcollars-pulling games, we’re all in. So, next time you visit and see a donkey without a headcollar, you’ll know: they probably “lost” the last round. And their friends? They’re just waiting for the next chance to play!

Here are just some of the 30 donkeys living at our rescue centre in the West Bank village of Arrana. Thanks to your support, they have a safe and secure home with plenty of room, good care and even a treat of tasty grass. Thank you for your kindness!

🔊SOUND ON - VOLUME UP ⬆️ 🥰🤩Some of the rescued donkeys at our sanctuary in Israel wanted to vocally thank you for your support of our charity 💚🙏

📽️ ALERT: Cuteness overload💘 🫶 Here is adorable foal MeMe being all grown up and eating with her adult friends here at our Nablus clinic. Now this has surely brightened up your Monday 🥰💕

😊Look at these rescued donkeys loving life at our new Arrana rescue center in the West Bank. They finally have all the space they need to run free, stretch their legs & make new friends 🥰 👏This heartwarming scene wouldn't be possible without YOUR incredible support - Thanks🙏

🌊 Looking out over a sea of happy faces ☺️🤩 💛 Our sanctuary in Israel is proud to be home to around 170 rescued donkeys & foals. Here at Safe Haven for Donkeys, they've found a loving place to call home 🧡🥕 #SafeHavenForDonkeys #DonkeyRescue #SanctuaryLife #DonkeySanctuary

📽️🥰 Kay and friends spot their hero rescuer being our vet, Dr Rakan and decide to follow him ....... so adorable to see 👀🫶🥕 #HappyRescuedDonkeys #DonkeyRescue #DonkeyCharity #LoveDonkeys

📹 👀📽️ See this video of life at our Arrana rescue centre in the West Bank where vet, ⛑️Dr Rakan & farrier, Nour were to treat a few of our donkeys. Some needed specialist treatment including dentistry (always sounds worst than it is!). 🥰 All our team are adored by the donkeys and they love nothing more than getting up close to support their fellow donkey and to see exactly what is going on 🫶 It's such a heartwarming sight & our team, as always, made sure the donkeys were safe at all times 🙏 #AnimalRescue #DonkeyLove #RescueCentre #AnimalWelfare #VeterinaryMedicine #DonkeySanctuary #SanctuaryLife #DonkeyCharity

🥰 Your support meant these donkeys were able to be rescued and can call our sanctuary their home where they are happy & have so many friends🙏 🥕 Thank you 👏

Translated "Wonderful Weekend Wishes" to all our supporters