Appeal to Save the Donkeys of Gaza

Thanks to your incredible gifts through GlobalGiving, Animal Aid Abroad’s partner sanctuary in Israel – Starting Over – were able to successfully transport 58 rescued donkeys to Europe during May. These lucky donkeys were sent to three sanctuaries in France, as well as to several private homes.

Starting Over have also been continuing to rescue more donkeys from conflict zones and situations involving neglect, mistreatment, abandonment or starvation. Currently, they are caring for 47 donkeys with assistance from your compassionate donations.

Please read on for the latest news on various donkeys living at Starting Over’s sanctuary:

Five donkeys entered the Hope Compound (intensive care unit) last month:

• One jenny entered for treatment of an eyelid laceration.
  
  
• One donkey entered for treatment and observation due to a skin sensitivity to insects, along with weight loss.
  
  
• An older jenny who is awaiting dental care entered due to weight loss.
  
  
• Another donkey needed to gain weight and entered the compound with his best friend, since the two are inseparable. They are both scheduled to fly to Europe on the next trip.

Nine donkeys left the Hope Compound recently: 

• Two jennies left after successful treatment for skin lesions.
  
  
• A donkey and a jenny returned to their herd following completion of eye treatments.
  
  
• Three jennies with hoof conditions were discharged after improving.
  
  
• One jenny left following satisfactory weight gain.
  
  
• The last jenny was discharged and re-joined the rehabilitated herd. She has a disability due to an old fracture in her pelvis. Now the ground in her new compound is dry and the herd there has more space. Due to these new conditions, the medical staff assessed that she would adjust well to her new area.
  
  

With your invaluable support through GlobalGiving, Starting Over can keep rescuing, treating and healing donkeys rescued from Gaza and other dire circumstances.

Thank you so much for helping to transform the lives of these vulnerable donkeys and for giving them a second chance!