Beautiful family need your help please

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 22:48

We have just returned from a few days away in the Karpaz, where we came across 5 lovely donkeys who are currently being looked after by a lovely British couple. The donkeys were in a very sorry state when they first came accross them 2 weeks ago. They are domesticated and had been half starved and were in very poor condition, they were so desperate for food that they had taken to eating their shelter. 2 weeks on and they are still very thin and not in the best of health but some kind soul has offered the donkeys some land in Kumyali where they will have access to fresh water. Now all that is needed is donations so that fences can be put up around the land and a new shelter can be built for them. The British couple are digging deep to keep the donkeys going at the moment, paying for their vets bills and food, but of course its a struggle for them.



to be cont.....

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 22:51

If any of you kind C44 members would be prepared to make a donation towards their care and up keep, and also towards their new home I am sure that Camilla, Anne, Harry, William and George would be eternally grateful.



My number is 0533 845 0962 or email is m.p.m@live.co.uk



Please contact me if there is any thing you think that you could do for them.



Many thanks



Karen

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 00:30

how can we donate please, i will help you in any way xxxxxxx

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 08:04

Perhaps you wouldnt mind being a drop off point for any donations Lilli, that would be a great help. The couple who are looking after the donkeys really need financial assistance more than anything at the moment.



I think that each fence panel is 35tl, each delivery of hay is approx 150tl. Vets bills for 5 adult donkeys dont come cheap either! One of the donkeys is blind, all of them are suffering with parasites, having been left with filthy or no water and no food for so long they, in the middle of a football pitch sized enclosure which has no trees, shrubs or anything. Unfortunately the previous owner is not interested in their well being and has handed full responsibilty for them over to David and Margaret, which is why they have to be moved from where they are.



My colleague is going out to stay at the Karpaz in 10 days time, so it would be great if we gather as many donations in that time as possible so that she can take them with her to help out as soon as possible.

chinaeyes


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 08:39

Lois and Ismail Cemal organised four men from the village of Buyukkonuk to go to the donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth,Devon to have some experience with caring for them.Am sure they were having an enclosure built somewhere in Kumyali,maybe they could get together .

Please get them to ring Lois up ,she will help.I am still looking for their telephone number to give you,put Buyukkonuk Eco Village on Google ,it might just give some information.

All I have is http://www.ecotourismcyprus.com this is at Delcraft I think, their craft shop.

Someone will have the phone number to give you who might have been recently.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:33

The couple who are caring for these 5 donkeys have been in touch with the lady who runs the donkey sactuary in Sidmouth, as they knew nothing themselves about looking after donkeys. I think that she has offered them some good advice about what they need, I will send them an email and get them to contact lois and Ismail. Im not sure how easy it to put different donkeys in together, I remember reading a post on here about the donkeys near Escape beach and that they wouldnt accept a new donkey who had to be taken back out of the enclosure as it was being attacked.



I will keep this post to the top for as long as possible, and hope that the kind members will be able to dig in to their pockets for another good cause.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 18:54

Back to the top....no interest at all so far despite lots of people reading this post. David and Margaret could really do with as much help as possible in their quest to save and rehome these lovely donkeys.



Thanks

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 19:35

Lilli - if you don't mind being the collection point for dosh - we'll be there in 2 weeks and will be happy to contribute. Does anything vet/pet wise need bringing over from England for the donkeys? x

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 20:22

Lillie !! why not a "Donkey Concert" at Guido's ? We would be so glad to help them ! regards Helena and Barry !

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 22:20

Karen,

The responses you have generated is more than we every dreamed of. It is giving us a boost to keep going! George, William, Harry, Camilla and Anne send their love. We have yet to teach them how to use a computer; God knows what they would make of it! They will never know how many friends they have.



A kind Farmer arrived just after you left and gave us 15 Bales. We couldn't believe the excitement from the Donkeys; it was as though they were cheering at the sight of fresh Hay!



D K

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 22:20

Smudge



We could do with Lice Powder or if there is a tablet that we can administer. Anything we give orally we place in side a goudged out cucumber. Works a treat.



Smudge, Thank you for your interest



D K

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 22:29

I'll go to our saddlery - we haven't heard of a tablet but I'll look for something. We've used the powder on our wintered horse before (I'm itching at the thought) and it worked a treat (but maybe thats cos he was not lice ridden and just laden with his winter fur!!!!!:-0). Anyway if there is anything else just let me know, I'll leave with Lilli or we can deliver if you leave your number with her.

Good on you for taking care of the famous 5. We should start a facebook page for them!!!

Every good wish.

Smudge

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 22:34

Permethrin is the drug component that you are going to need - I'll see if I can find the translated equivalent in Turkish but I'll still bring some over. The following should be a guide (for gee-gees of course) but it may just help in diagnosing. Don't know how you'll get close enough to rub the powder in mind......



http://www.equine-vet.co.uk/informationsheets/Mites%20and%20Lice.pdf

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 20:52

Back to the top please.....any donations gratefully received for these lovely donkeys. We have so far had an offer of Lice Powder and Fence posts.



If there is anyone on here who lives near Yeni Erenkoy and can offer help with hay or unwanted fruit and vegetables that would just be fantastic. They seem to eat anything!

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 21:14

Whereabouts are the Donkeys? I'll try spreading the word in the Yenierenkoy area. I'm not there at the moment but I know people who are.



Donkeykeeper are you the Brit people looking after them?



Tom

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 21:54

back to top for info

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 22:14

how can we donate please, i will help you in any way xxxxxxx



You are so kind lilli, why not act as a collection point for donations?

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 22:18

Donkey Keeper is the person who is looking after them. They are located down on the turning to Golden Beach, but will be moved as soon as possible to Kumyali. I am located in Alsancak at the Business centre/Wise Property just past Atakara as you head in to Alsancak village. I would be very happy to accept donations for the Donkeys to pass on to Donkey Keeper.

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 08:41

Smudge, Greetings.



What we will need shortly are Halters. We will have to introduce the Donks to Halters before we move them so as not to disturb them too much. At the moment though it is a case of gaining their trust to actually touch them; but we are getting there.

The current problem is competing with the boys; the girls are coming in and out of season so there are more important things on their minds at the moment!

Regards

DonkeyKeeper

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 09:04

YeniTom, Greetings.



Yes we are the Brit couple looking after the Donks.



We are desparately trying to erect a perimeter fence at their new location which has natural shade, fresh running water and available donkey food. This Paradise has been nicknamed 'Donkey Valley' and would like to reveal the site once we have completed the build.



Thanks for your interest. Donations will be appreciated



Regards, DonkeyKeeper

jacktheladett


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 528

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 09:31

Are there any pictures of the group we could all go 'aaah' at?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 09:39

i will willingly be a drop of point, also you can have all our veg peelings. barry great idea lets get together to discuss xx

tony27


Joined: 14/07/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 15:04

the gorgeous lilli am happy to donate-where shall we send donations too? xxxxx lilli a beauty goddess and a heart of gold my on line lover lol xxxx

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 15:14

Tony27 if you are in the area then our office is in Alsancak just along from Atakara supermarket. I would be very happy to take donations on behalf of the Donkey Keeper. We have someone going out to Yeni Erenkoy for the weekend next weekend so if any one else would like to donate before then I am sure they would be delighted.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 15:29

Hi Lilli

I will ask Mark to drop off 100tl to you next week when he is passing, for the donkeys, and i'll try to pursuade Mark to add to it with some of his hard earned cash too. (perhaps to pay for the next hay delivery)

Jo

Tinkie


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 16:13

Thank you so much Jo...much appreciated. x

marcosthechef



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Posts: 646

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 18:55

Marcos here

I have been trying to get Jo to the Karpaz for ages and she is just too busy or too tired ( !!!! )



Jamie is here soon so we will peel him off his computer and drag him off to the Karpaz on a road trip in my White (Wine) Van, so i need lots of donations and hay and fruit and veg to take with us



Its vital that the van is full



the rest is up to you lot 44ers



Donkey Love & Spirit



Marcos

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 19:00

Marcos, when will you be going? the only reason I ask is that someone has offered fence posts and they need to be transported there...it might just work out that you could squeeeze them in to your van?



In the mean time to you all of you C44 members its not too late to make a donation!



Many thanks



Karen

tony27


Joined: 14/07/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 19:06

tinkie im in lapta anyone near to donate to?

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 19:08

Yes Tony, I am in Alsancak but am happy to come to collect. Thanks for the offer. My number is 0533 845 0962

tony27


Joined: 14/07/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 20:36

brill thanks tinkie will buzz ya tomorrow babe dont fancy going on date with single 27yr old too do u lol x

Tinkie


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 20:40

Can I bring my husband???

tony27


Joined: 14/07/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 10:44

oops lol think my mums going to arrange a donation so will leave it with her

Tinkie


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 11:53

Thanks Tony

JKnotintheUK



Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 12:06

Hi Guys - Just joined the C44 site today. This has melted my heart - Have read all your messages and my partner Maggie and I will be in touch with various people soon. More than happy to assist as and where we can. Understand cash and fruit would be welcome. The cavalry is on it's way.



Well done to all (especially Tinkie, Lilli and Marcus) we look forward to meeting and assisting you soon.



Tony27 - Hope you get a date soon - lol

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 13:27

I have just had a very positive conversation with JKnotintheUK who has very kindly arranged a get together on Monday to decide a way forward to help the donkeys.



If anyone is is interested in joining us to offer any ideas, support or donations we would be very happy to see you.



Ezic Peanuts Bar Girne

19.30 - 20.00

Monday 26th July

tony27


Joined: 14/07/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 20:42

tinkie hun me or my mother might come to this meeting on monday if we knew were the hell it is?

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 21:34

Pass the post office on your left hand side heading from Girne city centre towards Pia Bella Hotel/Karakum there is a turning on the left just before the state hospital which will be sign posted for the ampitheatre and the Ezic Chicken Peanut Bar, basically its right down on the waters edge....someone else might be able to give better directions than I can!

JKnotintheUK



Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 10:03

Looking forward to meeting as many people as possible tonight in order that we can organise, centralise and co - ordinate the assistance and materials that Donkey Keeper requires. All being well I will be going down to the Karpaz on Friday evening for a couple of days.



See you all tonight,

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 10:34

I will be there !!! Hope I can help.

tony27


Joined: 14/07/2010
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 20:58

tinkie had few problems so couldnt make it tonite really sorry-will call u to arrange a donation havent forgotten lets give these donkeys a new life hey x

JKnotintheUK



Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 22:42

Tony - many thanks for your support. The meeting tonight went really well it was positive with lots of ideas not only for the immediate future but for the long term as well. Tinkie will be chatting to Donkey Keeper soon and informing him and his good lady of what we can do for him and the famous five. The last few days have been an excellent start and as you have said - we aim to give these (the famous five) donkeys a better and new life.



Watch out for Wednesdays Cyprus today feature.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 22:45

well done all, if anyone wants to drop donations into me, i will be delighted to hand them over xx

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 08:51

Thanks Lilli, for all you are doing. We are Looking forward to meeting up with you all.



EEEH AAAWWW!

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 10:31

We had a very positive meeting last night, huge thank you to everyone who came along.



A very big thank you to Altinkaya Rooftop Bar, Efendi Restaurant, Taners Terrace for your kind donations.



Also a big thank you to The Wine Box, AKA Marcosthechef for the 6 bottles of wine donated to the Kibris Liners intended for the raffle at their social evening on Friday, all proceeds to go to the Donkeys.



Thank you to Kibris Liners who have very kindly offered to Sponsor George the blind donkey, and of course for the offer of the proceeds of your social evening raffle.



Donkey Keeper, I will call you later, having phone problems at the moment.



All in a very successful and promising start in our quest to help the donkeys.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 10:38

OOOPS......forgot to mention that we are still taking donations/gifts/offers of help for the donkeys. They can be dropped in to Wise Property at t Alsancak Busness Centre, just along from Atakara Supermarket or Guidos on the main road close to the Golden Lady Statue. If you are not in our end of town but would like to make a donation, then please do contact me on 0533 845 0962 and I can arrange collection or an alternative drop off point on the other side of Girne.



Many thanks

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/07/2010 13:58

Thank you to Chrys from the Alsancak Business Centre for her kind donation.

Tinkie


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Message Posted:
27/07/2010 19:49

HUGE THANK YOU to the Altinkaya Rooftop Bar, who have just made a second donation to the donkeys.



Also a very big thank you to Erols Restuarant who have also donated today.



Keep up the fantastic work Joanna and Mark, you are doing a great job! Thank you. x

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2010 11:23

Back to the top please. We are still taking donations at our office Wise property at the Alsancak Business Centre just past Atakara in Alsancak.



We are hoping to errect the fence next weekend and would so appreciate any donations at all.



Many thanks

JKnotintheUK



Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
28/07/2010 13:33

Just want to say a big thanks to Ali who owns the new "Maggie's Cafe" in Karakum. Ali has promised a donation AND the promise of fruit, hay and vegetables. Thanks Ali. Also we require a fence post driller to assist in the drilling of fence post holes for the Donkeys new home in the Karpaz area. Can any one assist please...??? We are hoping to get these holes drilled ASAP.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 15:33

Huge thank you to Ian Smith Estates for their generous donation.



If you would like to make a donation to the donkeys then Guidos or Wise Property at the Alsancak Business Centre will be very happy to accept. Alternatively you can contact me on 0533 845 0962.



many thanks

JKnotintheUK



Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 10:28

Going to the Karpaz today and will meet with Donkey Keeper and his good lady. Will be laden with all sorts of goodies (including some cash) A BIG thank you to all those who have donated and contributed. We will be back tonight (Friday 30th) with photos and the latest news updates.



Expect some good news soon (Once I have spoken to Donkey Keeper) - Watch this space!!!



Once again thanks to everyone who has been so generous.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 12:30

Well done Jonathon, have a great day and give them all a rub on the nose for me! (Donkeys, not Keepers please!) Have also sent some treats out for the donkeys with my colleague who is going for the weekend and some cash that we collected in the office.

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 21:45

msg 52 & 53. Jonathan and Maggie. It was very nice to meet you both today. The Donkeys loved your visit too; William and Harry were sorry for showing off. Boys will be boys! The food and donations you brought with you are very much appreciated. Many thanks to all who subscribed.



DonkeyKeeper

JKnotintheUK



Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 21:49

Just returned from a wonderful day out with Donkey Keeper and his lovely lady. They made us so very welcome. The proposed "Donkey Valley" will be a great place for the famous 5 when we can get the fence finished. Donkey Keeper desperately needs the use of a Fence post digger to assist in the digging of the fence post holes.

The Famous 5 were a delight to meet and tucked in to the fruit and veg we brought them with much vigour - thanks to Supreme supermarket in Karakum for the kind donation. The Water and Honey dew melons went down a treat and the cabbages were eaten with great delight. The Donkeys really need feeding up, and any donations of fruit and veg would be much appreciated. We would also like to thank Colin and Hilary in Arapkoy and Jo and Mark for their very kind cash donations. The good news is that Jo and Mark, The Kibris Line Dancers and Myself have all offered to sponsor a Donkey. Once again a BIG thank you to all who have assisted especially Donkey Keeper.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 13:12

Great News JK.



Everyone please see page 10 of the Cyprus Today, featuring Donkey Keeper and the very lovely Harry.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 16:56

Huge thank you to Lydia of Wise Property in Alsancak who contributed towards the Fence Post Drilling.

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 21:33

Tinkie, We are getting there slowly. We have now opened dedicated UK and TRNC bank accounts specifically for the donkeys. If anyone is still wanting to support us I can supply the detail.



We have cleaned out ALL the holes, positioned the fence posts, and the fencing is bought; we are now hoping for donations to cover the concrete. Same time we are buying in the right hay, vitamins and protein pellets (they love them).



Sincere regards to all who have supported us; youve not been forgotten.



Mr and Mrs DonkeyKeeper