Adopt a donkey
Don't forget that a great way to support us is by adopting one (or more) of our Super Six Adoption Donkeys and all for only €15 per year! Beau, Ben, Lonnie, Lorraine, Chloe and Hercules are the donkeys that are available for adoption. Adopting a donkey makes an ideal gift as well as helping us care for all of our donkeys and assisting working donkeys on the island. You will receive a certificate, information and a photograph of your chosen donkey (or donkeys).
Beau
Beau arrived here in Vouni in 2005 aged 8 years. He had been abandoned in a village near Limassol and was found eating beans belonging to a rather irate farmer! He had two nasty large wounds on his face which were treated by the vet. Beau is an unusual colour for a donkey in Cyprus - more of a typical Eastern European donkey grey with the well recognised cross.
Ben
Ben belonged to an English owner who unfortunately was too busy to look after him. Ben was 8 years old when he came to the Sanctuary in 2003 and a very handsome and strong donkey he is. He likes being round people and we are sure he knows how good looking he is as he seems to like to pose for photographs. Avery happy little chap who appreciates lots of fuss and cuddles.
Chloe
We collected Chloe in May 2007 from a small village in the Troodos Mountains after a villager had contacted us when he had heard that Chloe's elderly owner was going to poison her. Chloe was only 3 years old at the time and the owner had found her too young and boisterous to handle and work.
Hercules
Hercules came to the Sanctuary in 2001 as a 3 month old foal. His mother had died and he had been hand-reared and rather spoilt. He didn't understand that he was a donkey and the people caring for him were humans – he thought it was great fun to climb all over people and generally do what he liked!
Lonnie
Lonnie came to the Sanctuary in 2004 from a small village called Alona high up in the Troodos Mountains. His owner's wife had unfortunately died and he was not able to look after the donkey that was rather boisterous. The journey to collect Lonnie was a little treacherous as there was still quite a lot of snow on the mountains and sheer drops at the edge of the track.
Lorraine
From a small village not too far from the Sanctuary, Lorraine arrived in 2002 aged 12 years. She had many severe wounds which were promptly treated and fortunately healed very well. Despite her ordeals she is a very gentle and kind donkey with a wonderful temperament - a real lady.
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