Looking good & doing great work at the same time, that's our EARS Sanctuary team. Thanks to committee member Clare Surtees, our volunteer HR manager, our hardworking Sanctuary team now has hardworking uniforms that not only look good but can [...]
UPDATE ON SPLODGE: This dear pony never recovered her health and had to be euthanased. We were heartbroken. She was much loved and we tried our best. She's no thoroughbred but Splodge the pony has drawn more attention from an [...]
Injuries to community horses have kept Penny and her team on their toes 24/7 this past month including hoof injuries, penetrating leg wounds, serious saddle sores and a snake bite. In addition, the team has had to deal with colic [...]
Ten years with EARS Donkey Sanctuary has flown by says Assistant Sanctuary Manager and welfare assistant Shannon Zietsman who celebrated the anniversary with a braai at the Sanctuary. Shannon's children Erin (15), Chloe (9) and Cayden (4) beamed with pride [...]
Donkey sanctuary, EARS, was featured in national magazine Happy Tails, which traditionally features dogs and cats, under 'animal welfare'. It was a great honour for our small sanctuary, situated in the Overberg in the Western Cape, to be featured in [...]
EARS welfare assistant Therdon Duminy made the team proud when he was interviewed on national radio station, RSG, about his role at the Sanctuary and his training with the Cart Horse Protection Association. Therdon, a resident of Genadendal, said he [...]
EARS Donkey Sanctuary’s manager Penny James was recently subjected to criticism from a Greytonian for not responding quickly enough to a foal in need. We’d like to set the record straight. EARS is an NPO staffed by Penny, Therdon Duminy [...]
Sanctuary welfare assistant Therdon Duminy says it feels like he has been with the Cart Horse Protection Association in Cape Town for two years already he has learned so much. Therdon's training at the CHPA will be a huge benefit [...]
Art for Good is a new initiative by Greyton artist and Art Walk organiser Penny MacRobert who this year has dedicated an art walk preview event to charity. On 25 November, 1000 artworks will be strung down Greyton's Main Road, [...]
Sanctuary paddocks were flooded and gates and fences brought down during the recent heavy rains in the Western Cape. Fortunately, none of our donkeys were harmed though Henry and Milo were trapped in their waterlogged paddock for some hours until [...]
