The now-retired donkeys of Wupperthal will never have to pull carts or carry loads ever again, and they’re safe from ever-growing threats to the species. Western Cape, South Africa…
After 13 years of changing the lives of neglected and abandoned animals, the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary is calling on the public to help it continue its lifesaving work. South…
Four men rode and whipped him as he struggled under the pressure of carrying them. It was filmed, shared online, and the video went viral. The SPCA stepped in. This…
No animal should be left with nowhere to turn, and the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary, in its relentless mission, has been making sure to provide the most vulnerable with lifelong safety,…
What should have been a day of celebration for World Donkey Day turned into a crisis for the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary. Following heavy rains and flash floods in the De…
The sanctuary has received word that their work has been noticed far beyond the Karoo. Karoo, South Africa (28 April 2026) – The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary has been presented…
After being displaced and forced out of their previous home, the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary and its rescues have landed at Hope’s doorstep! Western Cape, South Africa (28 January 2026)…
Fate intervened when German rapper Kay Wagner happened to be visiting a wildlife sanctuary in Limpopo at the same time that an injured donkey managed to drag itself there. Kay…
Olly the Ostrich attempted to be the exception to the rule when he seemingly attempted to fly off a cliff. Luckily for this ostrich, he made it through his ambitious…
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