EARS outreach which provides basic medical care to horses across the six villages in the Greyton/Genadendal valley has amalgamated with Greyton Animal Welfare Society (GAWS). With GAWS support, the outreach team can now treat more horses.

This does not affect EARS Donkey Sanctuary which continues to provide shelter and care to its 15 rescued donkey residents and several rescued ponies.

Sanctuary manager Penny James will continue to manage the Sanctuary while overseeing horse care with GAWS. The outreach team, assisted also by volunteers, will drive horse sterilisation.

EARS outreach won’t impact the Sanctuary

EARS outreach work is continuing in a new format but this won’t impact the work of EARS Donkey Sanctuary. This haven for abused and abandoned donkeys has 15 residents, many of whom are elderly,  requiring ongoing care. Specialised diets, hoof care, tooth care, joint ailments and occasional injuries will continue to be managed by the Sanctuary. EARS’ NPO status remains unchanged.

The Sanctuary will also continue to welcome visitors 7 days a week, and offer educational outreach especially to school children.

Fundraising efforts and the EARS Charity Shop remain with all funds generated by the shop supporting the Sanctuary.