Mission statement

Donkey Sanctuary (Cyprus)

Who we are

Donkey Sanctuary (Cyprus) is a non-profitable organisation based near Limassol in Cyprus. The organisation is a subsidiary of The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, UK which is the largest donkey sanctuary in the world.

Our aims and objectives

Donkey Sanctuary (Cyprus) provides care and/or a permanent home for donkeys and mules on Cyprus in need of help through ill health, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill-usage or other similar situations.

To achieve these aims and objectives:

  • Provision of Donkey Care; to provide every rescued donkey or mule within the Sanctuary, expert and individual care.
  • Donkey Welfare Support; provide advice and support to owners and follow up complaints; work with local authorities to improve standards of donkey care.
  • Outreach Programme; visit villages where there are working donkeys and provide health checks and treatments, give advice and support to owners.