Lonely & Primrose - two very special donkeys...
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As part of our mission to give rescued donkeys a safe, happy and healthy home for life,
we have exciting plans to build an equine hospital facility at our sanctuary.
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Many of the donkeys we rescue have suffered serious abuse or neglect and come into us in extremely poor condition. They often require emergency veterinary treatment and extensive ongoing care for countless medical issues...
If a donkey becomes unwell, we are currently forced to carry out urgent veterinary procedures in one of our barns or transport them to an equine facility in north Cornwall for tests or treatment. Although we have been managing with this set up, the situation is far from ideal - donkeys are incredibly sensitive animals and the additional stress of transport is always a big concern.
we have exciting plans to build an equine hospital facility at our sanctuary.
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Many of the donkeys we rescue have suffered serious abuse or neglect and come into us in extremely poor condition. They often require emergency veterinary treatment and extensive ongoing care for countless medical issues...
If a donkey becomes unwell, we are currently forced to carry out urgent veterinary procedures in one of our barns or transport them to an equine facility in north Cornwall for tests or treatment. Although we have been managing with this set up, the situation is far from ideal - donkeys are incredibly sensitive animals and the additional stress of transport is always a big concern.
A purpose built facility will allow us to carry out essential veterinary procedures in a more appropriate, safe and sterile environment and help to reduce the amount of stress for sick donkeys in need of special veterinary care.
Importantly, it will offer a quiet, calm environment for sick individuals to recover and convalesce and provide vital facilities for round the clock monitoring and intensive care. It will also help to save our charity vital funds we currently spend on transporting donkeys to north Cornwall for treatment. In addition, we hope it will act as a valuable resource for specialised equine and veterinary education - ultimately contributing to the welfare of many more equines in our region.
Importantly, it will offer a quiet, calm environment for sick individuals to recover and convalesce and provide vital facilities for round the clock monitoring and intensive care. It will also help to save our charity vital funds we currently spend on transporting donkeys to north Cornwall for treatment. In addition, we hope it will act as a valuable resource for specialised equine and veterinary education - ultimately contributing to the welfare of many more equines in our region.
Our vision for The Lonely and Primrose Hospital
We have taken in an unprecedented number of rescued donkeys over the past few years and the subsequent veterinary care and farrier bills have put a huge strain on our finances. The Hospital will cost us in the region of £600,000.
As a small charity, we know that raising funds for such a big project is a huge undertaking, but, in striving to provide the highest quality of care to our precious residents, we are determined to make this vision a reality in the near future.
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This special year marks our Silver Jubilee anniversary and 25 years of offering rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary to equines in need. We have rescued more than 1000 animals over the years, all made possible with your support...
As a small charity, we know that raising funds for such a big project is a huge undertaking, but, in striving to provide the highest quality of care to our precious residents, we are determined to make this vision a reality in the near future.
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This special year marks our Silver Jubilee anniversary and 25 years of offering rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary to equines in need. We have rescued more than 1000 animals over the years, all made possible with your support...
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Please will you help us raise the funds to build an on site hospital for our donkeys? ~ They have suffered unimaginable mistreatment before we rescued them and they deserve only the very best... |
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Donate by bank transfer
Santander The Flicka Foundation Sort Code: 09-01-28 Account number: 63344234 Please use ref. 'Hospital Appeal' and leave your details so we can thank you! Donate by cheque
Send a cheque payable to "The Flicka Foundation" to Flicka, Penty Noweth Farm, Trenoweth Lane, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn, TR10 9JB *Please include a note that you are donating to our hospital appeal (plus your contact details so we can thank you!) Get Involved! Organise a Fundraising Event for our hospital appeal! Visit JustGiving to create your own page. |
Lonely & Primrose
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Lonely and Primrose's Story...
Lonely and Primrose were among the first donkeys to arrive with us in 2008. Lonely had been dumped on a rubbish tip and Primrose had been exploited as a working donkey and cruelly abandoned on a roadside. Lonely arrived first, in poor health and very depressed; he stood facing into the corner of the barn with his head down, seemingly grieving and inconsolable. Primrose arrived the following month... She was also in terrible condition and her survival was tenuous, but we introduced her to Lonely and saw a remarkable transformation! The pair bonded immediately - Lonely's outlook changed completely and, against all odds, Primrose pulled through. The two became inseparable friends and enjoyed over a decade of happy, peaceful retirement together at our sanctuary until they reached old age and left us heartbroken. * These two special characters will always be remembered, so it seems only fitting that our new hospital will be named in their memory *
Lonely and Primrose were among the first donkeys to arrive with us in 2008. Lonely had been dumped on a rubbish tip and Primrose had been exploited as a working donkey and cruelly abandoned on a roadside. Lonely arrived first, in poor health and very depressed; he stood facing into the corner of the barn with his head down, seemingly grieving and inconsolable. Primrose arrived the following month... She was also in terrible condition and her survival was tenuous, but we introduced her to Lonely and saw a remarkable transformation! The pair bonded immediately - Lonely's outlook changed completely and, against all odds, Primrose pulled through. The two became inseparable friends and enjoyed over a decade of happy, peaceful retirement together at our sanctuary until they reached old age and left us heartbroken. * These two special characters will always be remembered, so it seems only fitting that our new hospital will be named in their memory *
Our vision for The Lonely & Primrose Hospital
