Corfu Donkey Rescue
Registered Charity No. 1178

Member Society of WSPA - (World Society for the Protection of Animals)

Who we are, how it began, and the help that is needed

The donkey sanctuary on Corfu was started by an Englishwoman called Judy after finding a donkey wandering in the bushes, apparently un-owned.  Judy soon found more abandoned donkeys and realised the need for a shelter for these terribly neglected animals.

Judy, along with friends and volunteers now works hard in what are at times incredibly difficult and distressing circumstances to help these wonderful animals who sadly, often suffer the most appalling neglect.  Lack of money and resources compound the problems but despite this Judy has worked relentlessly to gain support, charity status and recognition by the Greek Government and has just recently received status as a Greek registered charity.The charity is now known as Corfu Donkey Rescue or CDR.

Her efforts were rewarded two years ago when she received considerable financial support over a two year period from Animals' Angels, a German based charity. Without this support programme CDR could not have survived. Workers and volunteers were sent out from the German charity during the summer of 2006 to improve and upgrade the stables in order to provide better conditions and protection for the winter months.

Unfortunately, the present stables are only temporary and CDR has to relocate. They need to purchase land, build new stables, a hay barn, hospital and quarantine areas and acquire licenses by the end of the year.

Look through these pages to see the work that CDR is doing and what it has achieved in the past. If you feel the work should continue and can help, then please do so, before it is too late. CDR has launched an appeal for help. The aim is to raise 150,000 Euros needed to continue its work providing shelter for Corfu's donkeys. Click here>>

If you would like to 'adopt' one of the rescued donkeys, then please visit the
'Adopt a donkey' page for details. Click here>>