Amiatina donkey
Animals in our sanctuary
Speedy
Date of birth
14-05-2012
Date taken in
04-11-2020
Speedy and four other Amiatina donkeys come from a private owner who, after her divorce, was no longer able to take care of the animals financially. The animals originally come from Italy where they were used as natural grazers. After the First World War, this particular donkey species were on the verge of extinction and although their numbers are gradually increasing, they are still classified as endangered. When the couple moved back to Belgium in 2011 they took the donkeys with them. The oldest animals of the group could stay with the private individual, but unfortunately for the younger animals they had to find a new home. Speedy and his family can now enjoy a new home in De Zonnegloed.
Serena
Date of birth
25-04-2014
Date taken in
04-11-2020
Serena and four other Amiatina donkeys come from a private owner who, after her divorce, was no longer able to take care of the animals financially. The animals originally come from Italy where they were used as natural grazers. After the First World War, this particular donkey species were on the verge of extinction and although their numbers are gradually increasing, they are still classified as endangered. When the couple moved back to Belgium in 2011 they took the donkeys with them. The oldest animals of the group could stay with the private individual, but unfortunately for the younger animals they had to find a new home. Serena and her family can now enjoy a new home in De Zonnegloed.
Santoro
Date of birth
02-06-2018
Date taken in
04-11-2020
Santoro and four other Amiatina donkeys come from a private owner who, after her divorce, was no longer able to take care of the animals financially. The animals originally come from Italy where they were used as natural grazers. After the First World War, this particular donkey species were on the verge of extinction and although their numbers are gradually increasing, they are still classified as endangered. When the couple moved back to Belgium in 2011 they took the donkeys with them. The oldest animals of the group could stay with the private individual, but unfortunately for the younger animals they had to find a new home. Now Santoro and his parents, brother and sister can enjoy a new home in De Zonnegloed.
Sirius
Date of birth
28-09-2019
Date taken in
04-11-2020
Sirius and four other Amiatina donkeys come from a private owner who, after her divorce, was no longer able to take care of the animals financially. The animals originally come from Italy where they were used as natural grazers. After the First World War, this particular donkey species were on the verge of extinction and although their numbers are gradually increasing, they are still classified as endangered. When the couple moved back to Belgium in 2011 they took the donkeys with them. The oldest animals of the group could stay with the private individual, but unfortunately for the younger animals they had to find a new home. Now Sirius and his parents, brother and sister can enjoy a new home in De Zonnegloed.
Siena
Date of birth
26-09-2020
Date taken in
04-11-2020
Siena and four other Amiatina donkeys come from a private owner who, after her divorce, was no longer able to take care of the animals financially. The animals originally come from Italy where they were used as natural grazers. After the First World War, this particular donkey species were on the verge of extinction and although their numbers are gradually increasing, they are still classified as endangered. When the couple moved back to Belgium in 2011 they took the donkeys with them. The oldest animals of the group could stay with the private individual, but unfortunately for the younger animals they had to find a new home. Siena can now enjoy a new home in De Zonnegloed with her parents and two brothers.
