Village Outreach Work
Every year the Greek Animal Welfare Fund send a vet, equine dentist and farrier to this area and we organise it so that as many village donkeys as possible are treated.
We are also called out to help with donkeys that are in trouble in the villages.
We are also called out to help with donkeys that are in trouble in the villages.
Treating a village donkey with a foot abscess
We were told by an elderly man in the village of Prina that his donkey was very lame. When they went to fetch her we saw that she was in a lot of pain and walking nearly on 3 legs. When we lifted her foot it was obvious that the abscess had already started to burst. We visited this donkey every day for 1 week to bathe and dress the foot. The owners were very patient for the first 6 days, but as soon as she stopped limping they started to work her again
A donkey with colic
It was too late when the owner of this donkey called us to say his donkey would not get up. When we saw her it was clear that she had colic and we called the vet immediately. He did everything he could but this donkey did not survive.
The owner refused to pay the vet as he said it was our responsibility. The vet spent a good couple of hours and a lot of medicine on this donkey. He would not accept payment from us.
The owners refused to let this donkey be euthanased kindly and it was left to suffer incredible pain for a very long time
The owner refused to pay the vet as he said it was our responsibility. The vet spent a good couple of hours and a lot of medicine on this donkey. He would not accept payment from us.
The owners refused to let this donkey be euthanased kindly and it was left to suffer incredible pain for a very long time
Treating a village donkey with a nasty skin condition
Whilst wandering around a nearby village, we came across this donkey with a very nasty skin condition. The owners did not know what to do.We visited regularly, bathing the weeping wounds and treating it with an anti-louse liquid. After a week or so we noticed a marked improvement and after a few months she is completely healed.
Village donkey with a big wound on his leg
It was about a week after the donkey first had this injury that we received a message. We drove the 25 minutes to this village to see what had happened. It appears that this donkey had a fly bite on his leg and attacked it with a teeth making a horrible mess. We attended this donkey daily for at least 2 weeks and then realised that he has a more major problem with his joints and muscles.
This donkey is called Syd and has now been rescued and is living with us at our sanctuary.
Here you will find a video showing Suzanne and Alistair treating the donkey
This donkey is called Syd and has now been rescued and is living with us at our sanctuary.
Here you will find a video showing Suzanne and Alistair treating the donkey
When treating donkeys we always use professional products made specifically for the problem in question.
If we are unsure about treatment we always consult an equine expert vet
We do not treat problems that should only be treated by a qualified vet
If we are unsure about treatment we always consult an equine expert vet
We do not treat problems that should only be treated by a qualified vet
What a difference a year makes!
a huge step forwards in donkey welfare
Kalamafka village 'Alonimata' traditional festival in August 2010. This festival is a celebration of the way that the corn used to be threshed, the grain separated from the stalks with the help of a couple of donkeys.
In 2009 we were appalled at the treatment of the donkeys. They had deep rope burns on their legs and were being constantly hit by heavy sticks.
Thanks to a letter written by the Greek Animal Welfare Fund (on our behalf) and a lot of communication with members of the committee, we are delighted to report that the 2010 festival was
a great success
The donkeys were treated well, respected, watered, fed and rested and as a result they gave children and adults a really good day out. The local children were especially happy to be able to stroke and talk to the donkeys, and ride behind them on the sledge used to thresh the corn
In 2009 we were appalled at the treatment of the donkeys. They had deep rope burns on their legs and were being constantly hit by heavy sticks.
Thanks to a letter written by the Greek Animal Welfare Fund (on our behalf) and a lot of communication with members of the committee, we are delighted to report that the 2010 festival was
a great success
The donkeys were treated well, respected, watered, fed and rested and as a result they gave children and adults a really good day out. The local children were especially happy to be able to stroke and talk to the donkeys, and ride behind them on the sledge used to thresh the corn
From this....(2009)
The donkeys are being hit with these big heavy wooden forks. They have deep rope burns on their legs
To this....(2010)
The donkeys are being treated well. There are no sticks and the ropes are not rubbing the flesh
Donkeys and humans have an enjoyable day out
Thank you Kalamafka for listening and acting to improve the welfare of the donkeys.
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Medical supplies are also always needed
Medical supplies are also always needed