Things To Do In Nerja - Donkey Sanctuary
- Date: 2007-05-06 - Word Count: 335
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For all animal lovers thinking of visiting Nerja, or even full time residents already living on the Costa del Sol, the Donkey Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit especially for young children. For anyone wanting to get more involved, all voluntary help is very much appreciated, as there is always plenty to do with the donkeys including feeding, grooming, walking, cleaning, and shovelling out - the list being endless. The unpaid, much valued volunteer's come from all walks of life, and all ages to look after the animals.
Visitors often ask about how animals come to arrive at the Donkey Sanctuary. Their volunteers have worked with the Guardia Civil (Spanish National Police Force) for over 12 years, responding to road traffic accidents involving animals. They are called out both day and night and in all weather conditions for free. The local government of Nerja has worked hard in building new roads in the area with better barriers, and this has reduced the amount of accidents involving animals dramatically.
There are all kinds of animals there, and any animals in the need of help, will be fed and looked after there. Their most resent rescue is a rare Catalan baby donkey called Pinky who is full of mischief, and just loves to run around with his little friend Perky. Catalan donkeys are a very rare protected species with only a few hundred of them left alive in Spain today!
Re-housing animals to caring homes is top priority for the Donkey Sanctuary and it is a great place to visit for anyone looking for a new pet. Anybody wanting to raise funds for these helpless animals is very welcome to participate. There are no funding grants, no money in the bank and nothing in reserve. The sanctuary is run solely on the generosity of the general public to raise money. Jumble sales are the main source of income but need volunteers to run the stalls, while local businesses have charity tins for anyone wishing to help in the donations.
Visitors often ask about how animals come to arrive at the Donkey Sanctuary. Their volunteers have worked with the Guardia Civil (Spanish National Police Force) for over 12 years, responding to road traffic accidents involving animals. They are called out both day and night and in all weather conditions for free. The local government of Nerja has worked hard in building new roads in the area with better barriers, and this has reduced the amount of accidents involving animals dramatically.
There are all kinds of animals there, and any animals in the need of help, will be fed and looked after there. Their most resent rescue is a rare Catalan baby donkey called Pinky who is full of mischief, and just loves to run around with his little friend Perky. Catalan donkeys are a very rare protected species with only a few hundred of them left alive in Spain today!
Re-housing animals to caring homes is top priority for the Donkey Sanctuary and it is a great place to visit for anyone looking for a new pet. Anybody wanting to raise funds for these helpless animals is very welcome to participate. There are no funding grants, no money in the bank and nothing in reserve. The sanctuary is run solely on the generosity of the general public to raise money. Jumble sales are the main source of income but need volunteers to run the stalls, while local businesses have charity tins for anyone wishing to help in the donations.
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