El Refugio del Burrito has been working for more than 15 years to improve the...
Since the Donkey Sanctuary established its Spanish base in 2003 (el Refugio del Burrito), one of its priorities has been to improve the welfare of the donkeys working in Mijas. Back then, the NGO...
View ArticleEmergency at the Sanctuary after torrential rain causing flooding
When we think of Malaga in southern Spain, most of us think of sunshine, but the area was hit by heavy rain over the weekend with over 120mm failing in just 12 hours. Some of you may have seen from our...
View ArticlePedro, tied to a tree wiht infected wounds and devoured by wasps
No shelter from the burning sun, no relief from intense, relentless pain. No human kindness to keep him safe. Pedro was fighting for his life. Tied to a tree, with no water or shelter from the 39℃...
View ArticleMore than 20 animals close to death in Villanuevas de Algaidas (Malaga)
Last 14th January we were involved in probably the worst case of neglectment of El Refugio del Burrito. We rescued more than 20 equids living amongst waste and dead bodies of other animals. We got the...
View ArticleDonkeys face population collapse due to skin trade
• Donkey populations collapsing in some countries across Africa, South America and Asia• Millions of donkeys killed by traders for their skins to be used in traditional Chinese medicine• Pregnant...
View ArticleFilipo´s big improvement
Filipo came to the sanctuary together with her best friend Megara after they were found suffering in Motril, Granada due to a terrible lack of basic care. Two other donkeys, Diana and Era, came to the...
View ArticleUnprecedented sentence for the abuse of rented mules during El Rocio pilgrimage
El Refugio del Burrito has welcomed the sentencing of four men who abused two mules during El Rocio, the largest pilgrimage in the Western world. The owner of the animals, the intermediary and the two...
View ArticleCaring for your donkeys during COVID-19
If you are a donkey owner, carer or foster home worried about caring for your animals during the Covid-19 outbreak, we are still here for you. In this article you will find specific guidance on what...
View ArticlePhysical and mental enrichment for donkeys during lockdown
Physical and mental enrichment is essential to the wellbeing of donkeys and mules. Enrichment helps to maintain normal behaviour, prevent problems associated with boredom, ensures their instinctual...
View ArticleProtecting donkeys from insects
Language English Insects can cause great distress and irritation to donkeys. We offer advice to help you keep your donkeys safe from flies and midges.To do this you need to know which insects your...
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