People always want to know: How do you rescue a donkey?  The answer is relatively simple..

Donkeys were traditionally used to transport goods and people and to protect herds of sheep and goats.  With the introduction of the motor vehicle, farmers in Kuwait no longer use them for transport and most are not used to protect herds either.  In fact, most herds are no longer overseen by their Kuwaiti or Bedouin owners, rather a shepherd is hired from outside of Kuwait.  A few of these intrepid shepherds still use the donkeys to guard and lead their flocks, but most donkeys are merely token animals and are tied to ropes or chains not more than three meters long.  If you've ever known a donkey, you know they don't like to be forced to do anything nor will they willingly submit to being tied or chained in one spot for any longer than necessary.  When they make their escape and start wandering around the desert, that's when we get them, and boy are they lucky to be found.  Most of them have never received any vet care.  Many of them are severely emaciated and their hooves have grown in nearly complete circles.

This was the case with Rain, our first white donkey.  In addition to being unable to walk normally or comfortably, Rain was also pregnant.  We were both saddened by her condition, and excited to be having a baby donkey.  So we waited.  And we waited.  And waited.  Nine months later, after we had nearly given up our anticipation, she finally gave birth to a tenacious little girl donkey which we have named Storm.

We're happy to report that Storm is  healthy and happy.  So healthy, in fact, that we can't seem to catch her!  Both mother and daughter are doing very well. Also in the past couple of weeks, we have rescued yet another donkey, whom we have named Thunder.  Thunder was found as a stray, is pretty emaciated, but is lucky to have pretty good hooves.

On a related note, our most dedicated donkey volunteer, Hannah, has left us for brighter horizons, so we are looking for someone who can come to the sanctuary twice per week or more to walk, bathe, clean up after, and generally care for our donkeys.  If that sounds like you, or if you would like to donate to their care, call 6700-1622 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .