Clubs & Charities
El Refugio del Burrito was established in 2003 and is a subsidiary of The Donkey Sanctuary, UK founded in 1969 by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE. It is only through her amazing devotion to donkeys and hard work that the Sanctuary grew to the international charity it is today. Over 50 million donkeys and mules exist in the world. Many need care and protection from a life of suffering and neglect, whilst others have a vital role to play in human survival and happiness; they are at the heart of everything they do at El Refugio del Burrito. Their work is funded entirely by donations and legacy gifts.Their mission is to promote donkey and mule welfare in Spain. Their commitment is to be able to offer help and/or permanent refuge to any donkey or mule that, as a result of abandonment, illness, cruelty or any other reason, is in need of it. They carry out investigations and campaigns to stop the cruelty, ill or unnatural treatment these animals are still unfortunately suffering.
They are making owners, vets, farriers and other professionals or associations related to these animals aware of the proper way of caring for their donkeys and mules by means of facilitating them with the 'Professional Handbook of the Donkey' and other publications.
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