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	Chalkie is 16 and a local boy who turned upat the gates all by himself. He showed signs of being beaten by knuckle dusters which some locals use to keep donkeys under control, or at least that is what they say. He needed a lot of patching up for his open sores and wounds but has since settled in well. He had mud fever last winter and had to have his legs moisturised every morning.
	Connan the gentle giant is one of the biggest and rarest donkeys around. He is a Giant Andalucian Donkey and is one of less than 100 alive today (Spanish Royal Military Stud). These huge powerful donkeys were used to plough the steepest and highest mountains, but have now been replaced by tractors. The unwanted animals were left to die or sold to countries like Italy to end up as salami.
	Derek was originally named Wee Cherub in a competition but he isn't really suited to such an angelic title and has become affectionately known as Derek the “bad tempered donkey”. He is always kicking out at other donkeys and our volunteers are trained to be extra careful around him. His bad temper is due to being beaten by his previous owners.
	Flash: If there is any mischief afoot then you can be sure it involves Flash. Flash was arrested for drug running, well his owner was, so perhaps Flash got his bad habits from his previous owner. He has a deformed rear hoof that requires special attention from the farrier on his regular visits.
	Farry was rescued from Frigiliana. He is the only brown adult donkey, he can be a bit of a trouble maker and isn't afraid to push the bigger donkeys around to get to carrots. He suffered from mud fever over the winter but his legs have now recovered.
	Leo (10) was found tied up in a river bed, we were told he was abandoned by his previous owner for being “evil”. His owner tried to beat and kick the evil out of him eventually just leaving him for dead. He is healthy and happy now and we can find no trace of his “evil” character, but that probably left him when we cured him of a huge ulcer that had probably caused his bad temper in the first place. He has the distinctive black line of a donkey's cross down his spine and across his shoulders.
	Mocarra is a wonderful 40 year old lady whose 92 year old owner decided he could no longer look after her, so she was just tied up in the sun, with no water, shade or food awaiting her fate. She often requires medication for her aching legs and joints particularly in the colder rainy winter months.
	Pablo was rescued from Orgiva in Granada Province. He was living with a group of eco-warriors who had been looking after him after his owner decided he had no further use for him. He is big boy and may well be a Giant Andalucian donkey.
	Perky was rescued by one of our long-term supporters from an uncertain fate at a livestock fair. He arrived with his best friend Pinky when they were only a few months old.
	Petra is in her late 20's and has settled in well after causing a fuss on arrival. The boys all followed her around the field like a donkey conga. With a few well placed kicks Petra put the boys in their places and she is now very happy in her new home.
	Pinky won't go anywhere without his best friend Perky. They were rescued together as babies (burritos) they are now happy healthy yearlings who continue to learn donkey manners from their older and wiser companions.
	Woody is a feisty little donkey who sadly spent many years as a carousel donkey going round and round in circles at fairgrounds often carrying adults on his back. As he is far too small for carrying adults his legs and back gave way, resulting in him being tied up and left behind when the fair moved on. Woody is much happier now and gets very excited about getting his extra special food in the mornings. He is a favourite with kids and although his legs can be stiff in the mornings he can often be seen outrunning the other donkeys to get one more carrot from visitors

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You can also send a cheque or postal order to the following new postal address:

Please note new address

Apartado de Correos 414, Nerja, 29780, Malaga, Spain.

Telephone (+34) 664 558 135

Or you can donate directly by bank transfer with the following details. Please note the change in bank details for the new Association. For details click here and here

Please make cheques payable to Nerja Donkey Sanctuary or La Asociación de Málaga de los Santuarios del Burro. Thank you.
                                                                                                                
Association account details:-

Banco Popular Nerja No: 0075-1458-25 060-00108-86 
IBAN ES3700751458250600010886 BIC POPUESMM

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