Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge-North Central Washington Region

15/07/2025

REGARDING THE GREEN ACRES FIRE:

We're OK. The fire is close (about 3 miles from Riverside) and in the Green Acres Rd area. So far, it has been moving south toward Omak, not North toward us.

Here are the details:
The fire is specifically along Greenacres Road and Robinson Canyon Road. It is NOT under control; as of yesterday night, it was reported to be at 0% containment. Crews are struggling to gain control due to intense flames and high winds.

With approximately 40 acres (primarily sagebrush and grass) effected, a Level 3 immediate evacuation order was issued for the area. The fire has destroyed at least five homes and forced evacuations, with roads in the area including Greenacres Road remaining closed.

High winds (25 to 30 miles per hour) increase the fire's rapid spread and intensity. State firefighting resources have been mobilized to assist with containment efforts.



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15/07/2025

The Donkey Welfare Symposium is the only event of its kind where vets, farriers, researchers, and donkey lovers come together — not to talk over each other, but to listen, learn, and raise the standard of care.

If you’ve ever wished more professionals actually understood donkeys… this is where that begins.
📍 UC Davis – Oct 4-5th
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08/07/2025

Today is Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Please pray for the kids missing in the Texas summer camp flood Don't pretend you don't see this. I say, the world needs God now more than ever! Amen

08/07/2025

This is someone’s beloved pet, recovered lifeless from the floodwaters in Texas.

The news talks about homes and human lives lost. As they should. But the animals are usually left out. Forgotten. Silenced.

As an animal welfare organization, we can’t help but think about them - because that’s what we do. The dogs swept away in rivers. The cats hiding under debris. The deer, birds, and opossums - all the wild lives taken or displaced when nature turns violent.

Entire communities are underwater. People have died. And countless animals - domestic and wild - are gone, injured, or waiting for owners who may never come home.

Over 40 miles of river are being searched for animals lost, injured, or dead. Volunteers are working around the clock to rescue survivors, recover the deceased, and reunite animals with families.

One such group on the ground is Kerrville Pets Alive along with Kerr County Animal Services. They’re recovering animals, providing medical care, and trying to bring survivors home. If you see animals displaced by these floods or want to help, contact them directly:

830-200-0539
[email protected]
kerrvillepetsalive.com
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If you’re another group in Texas working on animal rescue in these floods - we want to support you. DM us so we can help connect you with resources, fosters, and donors.

06/07/2025

I love his little guys and him for taking such good care of them all and spreading the love.

04/07/2025

CORN HUSKS...AN ENJOYABLE TREAT FOR DONKEYS...

Donkeys can eat corn husks. They are safe and are, especially, enjoyed as a treat for donkeys used to rougher foods (be sure to wash the corn husk while on the corn come to easily remove dirt and chemical sprays).

Like straw, it's less nutritious but contains more fiber which is essential in the donkey diet.

They can be offered as a treat or mixed with other feed, like hay, to help encourage donkeys to eat rougher foods.

While corn husks are safe, it's best to offer them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not give donkeys whole, large corn cobs, especially the pith (the center part of the cob) due to the risk of blockage.

DONKEY TIP: If you want to avoid nippy donkeys you can always feed these treats in a dish or feeder.






Donkeys can eat corn husks. They are safe and are, especially, enjoyed as a treat for donkeys used to rougher foods (be sure to wash the corn husk while on the corn come to easily remove dirt and chemical sprays).

Like straw, it's less nutritious but contains more fiber which is essential in the donkey diet.

They can be offered as a treat or mixed with other feed, like hay, to help encourage donkeys to eat rougher foods.

While corn husks are safe, it's best to offer them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not give donkeys whole, large corn cobs, especially the pith (the center part of the cob) due to the risk of blockage.

DONKEY TIP: If you want to avoid nippy donkeys you can always feed these treats in a dish or feeder.






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