The Sanctuary for Donkeys in Crete
Registered Charity Number 850/9-9-2011
PRESIDENT Suzanne Barbour
WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY
please help us to help the donkeys. It is only with your help that we can continue to feed and care for these wonderful animals.
EVERY LITTLE REALLY DOES HELP
please help us to help the donkeys. It is only with your help that we can continue to feed and care for these wonderful animals.
EVERY LITTLE REALLY DOES HELP
ABOUT THE SANCTUARY
‘Walk with donkeys’ sanctuary was started in 2006 and was run by Alistair and Suzanne. It is a ‘not for profit’ charitable organisation registered in Greece,the first registered donkey sanctuary in Crete. We receive no money or help from the government. We rely on fundraising and donations to help us to look after these wonderful and previously abused animals.
After witnessing a donkey being left out in the sun to die we realised that we must start a home for unwanted donkeys so that their owners do not have to kill the donkeys when they are no longer of use to them.
The donkeys that we take into our sanctuary are given a 'till death us do part' home. We do not sell or give away these donkeys. We do not believe in subjecting old donkeys to stressful and long journeys so therefore do not re-home them in other parts of Europe.
Here in beautiful surroundings close to the village of Anatoli near Ierapetra, the donkeys can live peacefully and happily in the company of other donkeys. Here they receive love, care, food, water and any medical attention that is needed.
UPDATE 29.12.2024
I am extremely sad to inform you that Alistair passed away on 12.12.2024. Suzanne is now running the sanctuary on her own.
 Space and freedom
Zak, Coconut and Syd (3 old boys) enjoying their freedom and the summer sunshine
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 Room to run
Zak, Syd and Willow enjoy the feel of the wind in their tails and have a run and a jump
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We are asked a number of times whether we will sell our donkeys so that they can go back to be a working donkey. Once these donkeys come to the sanctuary they stay here. It would be very cruel to send a donkey back to a life of being tied up and alone after they have experienced the freedom, friendship and care they receive here. So as much as we need the money - the answer is A VERY BIG NO!
WHERE WE ARE
In the mountains between Istron and Ierapetra. Close to the village of Anatoli.
35 minute drive from Agios Nikolaos
20 minute drive from Ierapetra
30 minute drive from Mirtos
In the mountains between Istron and Ierapetra. Close to the village of Anatoli.
35 minute drive from Agios Nikolaos
20 minute drive from Ierapetra
30 minute drive from Mirtos
We welcome visitors by appointment only. Please call 0030 6934264012 or email
walkwithdonkeys@gmail.com
walkwithdonkeys@gmail.com
Please give generously and let us give more donkeys, like Coconut and George and Syd and Mr Jansen the Mule, a new home.
 Coconut having a rest |
 George the day we found him |
Syd when we first saw him
We knew we had to rescue this donkey when we saw him like this with his legs tied together. He now lives happily with us and can move around freely
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Mr Jansen the mule
This mule was tied by a chain from its leg to a tree. Often the owner would forget to feed or water him. It took us 9 months to persuade the owner to let us take the mule and give him a new home.
He is now free of chains and ropes and has many donkey friends |
UPDATE 29.12 2024
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME AND SEE OUR DONKEYS AND HORSES AND DOGS
TO ARRANGE A VISIT PLEASE TELEPHONE 0030 693 426 4012
OR E MAIL US ON walkwithdonkeys@gmail.com
Currently we have 3 donkeys and 4 horses and 9 dogs plus some cats.
VISIT OUR SANCTUARY AND SEE THE ANIMALS
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME AND SEE OUR DONKEYS AND HORSES AND DOGS
TO ARRANGE A VISIT PLEASE TELEPHONE 0030 693 426 4012
OR E MAIL US ON walkwithdonkeys@gmail.com
Currently we have 3 donkeys and 4 horses and 9 dogs plus some cats.
VISIT OUR SANCTUARY AND SEE THE ANIMALS
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Is it raining or shining on our donkeys?
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