Donkey Dreamland Mijas fire safety appeal raises €3,200 from Costa del Sol community

Amaya Isert asked the Costa del Sol community for help last week, and they really delivered! Fire risks from overgrown neighbouring land threatened donkeys at Donkey Dreamland in Mijas during the heatwave. Council warnings about cutting back overgrown bushes and grass had gone unheeded by many landowners on surrounding grounds. Fire extinguishers and other equipment needed funding, and fast.

Support came quickly via GoFundMe. Donations ended up exceeding the target in just one week. Sanctuary volunteers now have all required supplies and protection items.

Donkey Dreamland wins local love

Many families on the Costa del Sol visit often to meet the rescued donkeys. Children learn about animal rescue and care during trips. Animals at the sanctuary enjoy safe and caring surroundings thanks to ongoing work at the site.

Amaya Isert earns community respect

Amaya and the volunteers at Donkey Dreamland devote themselves to rescuing and caring for donkeys every day. Recent steps for fire prevention reflect her proactive style. Everyone in the area knows her for, and values her updates on needs and spending.

Donations top fire safety goal

Required spending reached some €2852.58. However, total donations rapidly hit €3200. All costs have received payment in full with extra money remaining for many of the ongoing needs of the centre, and to cover losses suffered by having to temporarily close the sanctuary. The danger of wildfire is still very much present, but at least now they have some sort of defence.

Amaya Isert Thanks Every Donor

“We are so grateful to the donors who have supported our campaign on GoFundMe, enabling us to purchase crucial equipment and supplies thus protecting our donkey family from the high risk of fires during the summer season. Transparency for us is so important, therefore we wish to inform you that the total cost has been €2852.58 so far. Thanks to your generosity we have exceeded our initial request and we have raised €3200!! This has meant that we have been able to cover all the expenses to date. We wish to take this opportunity in expressing our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you… It really means so much for us.”