The two donkeys that were kept at Limassol Zoo were known to us as our Welfare Officer popped in a few times each year to see how they were doing and if any help was needed. The Zoo contacted us in May 2010 to tell us that they were closing for a period of time and wanted to relinquish their two donkeys to us, so on 3rd June Limnatiti and Staktis joined us at Vouni.

Limnatiti means someone who comes from the vilaage of Limnia and Staktis means the colour of grey ash – a little strange as he is brown!

Limnatiti was born in 1988 and Staktis in 1994 and are both geldings that are in generally good condition apart from being a bit overweight. They are quite mischievous and they need plenty of handling – Staktis cheekily nipped the Farm Manager’s leg after being loaded onto the trailer and then again when he arrived at the sanctuary!!

They will spend a few weeks in Isolation for the usual blood tests, worming, dental check and hoof trim before joining the other donkeys. Fortunately, now that we have a little more room at Vouni having moved donkeys to the second Holding Base, we have put them together in a small paddock rather than in our Isolation stables. They will have enough space to hopefully use up some of their energy!!!