Local community raises €1,000 for rescue donkeys at popular sanctuary

A local Costa Calida community is celebrating a successful fundraiser event, for the benefit of adorable rescue donkeys at a local sanctuary: Andrea’s Animal Rescue, an animal welfare charity based in Mazarron, raised an incredible €1,000 during a fun-filled event at Cats Bar and Tels Bar in Camposol.

Community comes together during a fun event for local rescue donkeys

The event boasted a successful turnout of animal lovers and local residents looking to socialise, play games, and enjoy the community atmosphere at the bar. The event included a raffle, whose prizes were donated by several members of the community including local residents Lynda, Susan, Janet and Maureen.

In a Facebook post celebrating the event, Andrea’s Animal Rescue stated, “The difference that €1,000 can make to our sanctuary is INCREDIBLE. It will help us continue caring for the donkeys who need us most.”

Charity issues a heartfelt thanks to local supporters and volunteers

Among the list of people who made the event not only possible, but fun as well, were: the DJ of the evening, Sean Bodie; Damian from Costa Calida Radio, who helped spread the word about the event; Paul Dark, who performed at the event and made a generous donation to the cause; and the rest of the Andrea’s Animal Rescue team members, Andrea, June, Andrea (affectionately called Andrea No. 2), Mark and Gill.

“Thank you for giving your time, your energy and your hearts to help make nights like this happen,” stated representatives from the sanctuary.

Representatives from the charity also extended their warm gratitude towards Sara, Debbie, and the rest of the staff at Cats Bar, as well as Lieanne and the team at Tels Bar. 

“And to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who came along and supported us, whether you donated, bought a raffle ticket, danced the night away or simply shared our posts…THANK YOU!…You’ve helped make a real difference to our sanctuary and to the donkeys in our care. We are so incredibly grateful,” the Facebook post concluded.

More than 100 donkeys, ponies, and other animals in their care: Andrea’s Animal Rescue

Andrea’s Animal Rescue, which began operations in August of 2008, has become a thriving cornerstone of the community in Mazarron, working to care for abused and abandoned donkeys. Now, the sanctuary has more than 100 donkeys and other animals under its care, being taken care of and treated properly by true animal lovers.

The charity’s website is constantly giving updates on their latest rescues and information on upcoming drives, collections, and ways to help. Those interested in donating are able to sponsor a donkey by setting up a monthly donation, and the sanctuary is popular with visitors who enjoy going to interact with the gentle animals.