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BreathEazy comes to the Aid of Rescued Donkeys! |
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary was delighted when BreathEazy, a Malvern-based veterinary equipment company, recently donated an expensive respiratory aid to keep some of its Special Care residents more comfortable.
The charity rescues donkeys from conditions of abuse, neglect and abandonment and reports that a number of its resident equines have been struggling with ongoing breathing problems, exacerbated by the damp Cornish climate and their poor past treatment. With over 100 equine residents at the sanctuary, many of them elderly or with ongoing medical issues, equine experts at the sanctuary say they knew they had to invest in a “Flexineb” respiratory aid after they heard about its great success in treating equines with bronchoconstriction and recurrent airway obstruction.
As a small charity regularly receiving requests to rescue more equines in desperate need, funds are limited, so Flicka’s team were thrilled when BreathEazy stepped in to help. All of the sanctuary’s funding goes towards caring for its rescued animals, so support of goods in kind from companies is much appreciated and really does make a big difference to the charity’s work.
Flicka Foundation Director of Development, Claire Turnbull, said: “We were absolutely thrilled to receive the news that not just one, but two Flexineb Systems were on their way to us. We know it will help our Special Care residents so much - a big thank you to BreathEazy and Flexineb for their wonderful support!”
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the charity has rescued and rehabilitated over 1000 animals since its inception in 1995. Members of the public are usually welcome to visit the donkeys year-round, but the sanctuary site has been closed since March due to the ongoing Covid pandemic.
Claire went on to say: “BreathEazy’s kind generosity has been such a wonderful boost, especially at what is a very difficult time for us. As for so many other charities, businesses and individuals, this is an incredibly worrying time for us financially. We rely heavily on visitors coming through our sanctuary gates to feed and care for our precious donkeys, but, due to the complexities of opening during the ongoing pandemic, we remain closed and we have sadly had to cancel all of our upcoming Silver Jubilee Anniversary events.”
Jon Slattery, Veterinary Director at BreathEazy Ltd said: “We were delighted to be able to donate a couple of our systems for the donkeys at the sanctuary. We love donkeys and it is our pleasure to be able to help such a good cause.”
You can make a donation to help care for the donkeys on The Flicka Foundation’s website: flickafoundation.org.uk/donate or support their work by Adopting a Donkey flickafoundation.org.uk/adopt-a-donkey.
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Notes to Editors:
About The Flicka Foundation
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary (Charity reg. No. 1153858) was founded by Mary Berryman in 1995, following the rescue of an elderly pony named Mickey. Mary loved all animals with a passion and could not bear animal suffering. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the charity has rescued and rehabilitated over 1000 animals since its inception. Members of the public are welcome to visit the donkeys year-round.
Telephone: 01326 373601
Web: www.flickafoundation.org.uk
Opening Times:
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
11.00-16.00 Thursday - Sunday
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (except bank holidays)
About BreathEazy
BreathEazy is a Malvern-based company specialising in respiratory aids for dogs, cats and equines. The Flexineb is an innovative, clinically proven, award-winning equine nebuliser that has become a critical tool in the care and maintenance of equine airways.
Telephone: 0330 053 5056
Web: www.breatheazy.co.uk
For more information or pictures, please contact:
Claire Turnbull (Development Team)
supporters@flicka.org.uk
The charity rescues donkeys from conditions of abuse, neglect and abandonment and reports that a number of its resident equines have been struggling with ongoing breathing problems, exacerbated by the damp Cornish climate and their poor past treatment. With over 100 equine residents at the sanctuary, many of them elderly or with ongoing medical issues, equine experts at the sanctuary say they knew they had to invest in a “Flexineb” respiratory aid after they heard about its great success in treating equines with bronchoconstriction and recurrent airway obstruction.
As a small charity regularly receiving requests to rescue more equines in desperate need, funds are limited, so Flicka’s team were thrilled when BreathEazy stepped in to help. All of the sanctuary’s funding goes towards caring for its rescued animals, so support of goods in kind from companies is much appreciated and really does make a big difference to the charity’s work.
Flicka Foundation Director of Development, Claire Turnbull, said: “We were absolutely thrilled to receive the news that not just one, but two Flexineb Systems were on their way to us. We know it will help our Special Care residents so much - a big thank you to BreathEazy and Flexineb for their wonderful support!”
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the charity has rescued and rehabilitated over 1000 animals since its inception in 1995. Members of the public are usually welcome to visit the donkeys year-round, but the sanctuary site has been closed since March due to the ongoing Covid pandemic.
Claire went on to say: “BreathEazy’s kind generosity has been such a wonderful boost, especially at what is a very difficult time for us. As for so many other charities, businesses and individuals, this is an incredibly worrying time for us financially. We rely heavily on visitors coming through our sanctuary gates to feed and care for our precious donkeys, but, due to the complexities of opening during the ongoing pandemic, we remain closed and we have sadly had to cancel all of our upcoming Silver Jubilee Anniversary events.”
Jon Slattery, Veterinary Director at BreathEazy Ltd said: “We were delighted to be able to donate a couple of our systems for the donkeys at the sanctuary. We love donkeys and it is our pleasure to be able to help such a good cause.”
You can make a donation to help care for the donkeys on The Flicka Foundation’s website: flickafoundation.org.uk/donate or support their work by Adopting a Donkey flickafoundation.org.uk/adopt-a-donkey.
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Notes to Editors:
About The Flicka Foundation
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary (Charity reg. No. 1153858) was founded by Mary Berryman in 1995, following the rescue of an elderly pony named Mickey. Mary loved all animals with a passion and could not bear animal suffering. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the charity has rescued and rehabilitated over 1000 animals since its inception. Members of the public are welcome to visit the donkeys year-round.
Telephone: 01326 373601
Web: www.flickafoundation.org.uk
Opening Times:
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
11.00-16.00 Thursday - Sunday
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (except bank holidays)
About BreathEazy
BreathEazy is a Malvern-based company specialising in respiratory aids for dogs, cats and equines. The Flexineb is an innovative, clinically proven, award-winning equine nebuliser that has become a critical tool in the care and maintenance of equine airways.
Telephone: 0330 053 5056
Web: www.breatheazy.co.uk
For more information or pictures, please contact:
Claire Turnbull (Development Team)
supporters@flicka.org.uk
