Love a Little Local: EARS a great idea!

Love a Little Local: EARS a great idea!

Writer & Photographer Toni Younghusband

Greyton’s sanctuary for retired and rescued donkeys has launched an ‘adoption’ scheme for animal lovers looking for an unusual gift.

EARS donkey sanctuary, which is located about 10km outside Greyton and is home to 22 rescues, is inviting members of the public to put their name to a donkey for as little as R1 200 a year (R100 per month) for which they will receive a personalised EARS adoption certificate with a photo of their donkey and a newsletter every quarter updating them on their donkey’s latest adventures.

Prospective adoptees are encouraged to visit the Sanctuary to choose their donkey, though if this is not physically possible the Sanctuary will choose one on their behalf. Donkey ‘parents’ are encouraged to visit their donkeys as often as they like.

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