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Corfu Donkey Rescue

Corfu Donkey Rescue

Corfu Donkey Rescue
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Hope was our first rescue in January 2004, Dusty the second. Since then over 450 donkeys have been taken into our refuge here in Corfu. As a refuge we aim to give: the old a safe and happy retirement; the sick a chance of cure; the injured the chance of recovery; the abused the chance of regaining trust and hope and the abandoned the feeling of security again. Take a look on our website for more information, pictures and a detailed map.You are very welcome to visit us, see the work we do and experience the calm company of our donkeys.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Dsb1987
    Lowestoft, United Kingdom111 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place to spend an hour or 2. Small but have made a lovely difference to the animals lives!
    Wonderful little place to go and meet the rescued donkeys, cats and dogs. Was a little worried after driving down a ‘shortcut’ (thanks to google maps) 3ft of grass growing in the middle of the tiny dirt track! Finally made our way there. The road to the sanctuary is really ‘lumpy’ we parked down the lane but there is a little car park if you turn right at the end. Witnessed several cars hitting the bottom of their hire cars! Especially with a car full of passengers. Me and my 2 year old had a fantastic time there. The cats would come up to you if they wanted a fuss. The donkeys were very calm and could easily tell which ones were happy for a chirpy little boy to approach. The man at the gate was very pleasant and answered any questions you had. The toilet is what you would expect in the middle of the countryside in corfu. Will definitely go back if we return again. Donation box is at entrance/exit but no pressure to donate!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 17, 2024
  • _r_divercon89
    Rotherham, United Kingdom214 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit
    Quiet little place to visit the donkeys. We wondered in through the gate and were welcomed by a man who told us there are 25 donkeys, 5 dogs and countless cats. You can roam around to stroke and brush the donkeys when they aren’t eating. There is no formal entrance or tickets or anything, you can just wonder in and look around. There is a donation box at the exit where you are free to donate whatever amount you want. There is a toilet where you can wash hands but it is dark and a bit dangerous in there. Definitely worth a visit but you might only stay for up to an hour.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 2, 2024
  • Cariad_Bethan
    United Kingdom441 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highlight of the holiday!
    Such a great hour and a half spent here today. Staff were all so friendly and spoke a number of languages as well. It’s a working rescue centre/sanctuary so you just are free to walk all around and see the animals (donkeys, cats, dogs, birds and a cockerel). They had brushes so you could brush the donkeys and it was just so lovely to see how much they cared. We left a donation and it’s clear they rely on the kindness of visitors! A must go in my opinion! Oh and lots of kittens too!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 8, 2024
  • Toto
    Cologne, Germany180 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Here animals learn what animal love means!
    We were there today with our little daughter and were absolutely thrilled. The animals are very well looked after here. In addition to 25 donkeys, there are countless cats and a few dogs. The animals can be petted and brushed. Thanks to everyone involved! You can make a donation there - the animals will be happy. Entry is free. The journey there is - as with many Greek roads - exciting but easy to do :). You should bring water and mosquito spray with you.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 19, 2024
  • Miku&Mussu
    602 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must for all animal lovers in Corfu
    We had a wonderful day here and this place is definitely worth a visit. This place is a sanctuary for abandoned and mistreated donkeys, cats and dogs. The animals were so cute and friendly. We had a nice time petting them and brushing the donkeys. You can spend as much time with the animals as you want. The visit is free and at the end of it you can make a donation. This was one of the highlights of our time in Corfu!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 22, 2024
  • Bluebellknoll000
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom457 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful place
    The sanctuary is a little difficult to find (we missed the turn off because the sign is quite small) and the track is very rough and ready so be prepared for that. The sanctuary itself is very low key. You are allowed to wander about without any supervision and you can give a donation (cash or via the website) but there is no pressure. The volunteers were very friendly and answered my questions but it would have been good to hear a bit more about the history of the place and the donkeys. The sanctuary itself was smaller than I expected, but there are donkeys wandering about, in stables and taking shade in a large wind tunnel. There are also lots of friendly cats, dogs and swallows nesting in the roof of the stable interior. It’s quite amazing to see it all. After having seen a lot of mistreatment of donkeys in Greece generally, it is pretty special what the owner has done. Some of the donkeys have obviously been worked very hard. It’s good to know that they can live for a while in peace and not fearing humans. People who rescue animals are the best of all.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 1, 2024
  • Jitske d
    Tilburg, The Netherlands10 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice initiative!
    Excellent initiative! Nice to walk around the complex and see all the animals. Don't expect a high-tech shelter, it's very primitive but sufficient. Road to it can be challenging but nothing you can't handle. Made another donation at the end, this is going to end well!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 26, 2024
  • Erika W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A unique experience
    Incredible experience. Highly recommended. Only parents should take more care of children and turn on their own heads. If the animals are not in the mood for humans and go away, then they should leave them alone. There are just 23 donkeys, 1 horse, few dogs (not freewheeling); and see many cats. The owner an incredibly nice and friendly man who takes good care of donkeys and cares very well. And with some you can also bless that they have experienced much beautiful. The way there already very adventurous, but doable. And it is definitely worth it. Admission is free, you can and actually have to donate out of respect.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 29, 2024
  • G.S. Kersten
    Amstelveen, The Netherlands148 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Support this amazing project!!
    We went here on the scooter. Idd the road is partly unpaved but if you drive quietly it is absolutely doable. Very nice to experience how special work is done here. Glad that there are still people who care about the welfare of these mostly old animals. And how wonderful it is that after a hard existence, they still have a well-deserved old age. Don't forget to make a donation in the bus in front of the fence, they can use every euro very well!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 9, 2024
  • Susan C
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place to visit.
    Just returned home after 2 lovely weeks in Corfu. Donkey sanctuary was the first place we visited when hiring our car. So lovely to see so many people visiting. The donkey's are well cared for and it was great to see people being able to give them a brush. If you love animals especially donkeys and cats you will love it here. Its a great charity doing such good work.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 25, 2024
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Amber
London, UK37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
I’ve lost my heart to this rescue. I knew before I went I’d fall in love & be emotional, Greece is (sadly) known for its mistreatment of Donkeys in particular, over working them & putting them in unsafe & horrible positions, so I knew when I was booked up for Corfu I had to go here, we were staying in Kanoni which a bit of a distance away, we spent over €100 on a round trip, but boy was it worth!! I cannot recommend this place enough for animal lovers & those that want to help a good cause. Hamlet & Devlin in particularly are so cuddly & affectionate, but all of the donkeys are gorgeous & friendly. Evidently they’re all well looked after by the hardest working volunteers, they have so many cats too & I spotted one with a poorly eye & I asked if they were cared for too & I was reassured that they were and there was actually a few who had sore eyes (fighting, dust etc..) but were receiving medication & treatment. I would recommend taking some cat & dog food with you, there’s not as many dogs but when we visited there’s over 100 cats! Some of the cats are also super friendly & just wanted to be cuddled, I sat down for a drink & I had one on my lap instantly! A little later on a sat down to sort my shoe & in seconds two were curled up on my lap, I tried to move and had to pick them up, one however kept jumping back on me & followed me around for ages just wanting to be loved & cuddled, it breaks my heart I couldn’t just do that all day or even slip them in my bag to bring back to the UK! There’s a donation box but not once once it forced, just simply ‘if you wish to there’s the box’ we weren’t watched like hawks or forced in any direction, we just got to be amoungst all the donkeys, cats & dogs for as long as we wished. This is such a fantastic rescue & I cannot even begin to plea for you all to visit, donate & give those gorgeous animals some love & affection!
Written September 14, 2022
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jasmin
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
We absolutely loved the Donkey Rescue. As soon as we arrived a very nice lady showed us around and explained the history of this rescue and introduced us to many of the donkeys and other animals. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes animals :)
Written July 31, 2021
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Christopher B
Milton Keynes, UK11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
Well worth taking the time to visit if you are any kind of animal lover. We had noticed the demise of the donkey in Corfu during our visit, but it is welcome to see where many have ended up over the years, now receiving some much deserved love and care in their later years. You can groom them and they love a good brush. All donations help and they can take euros and pounds. Please leave what you can to fund this fine work supported by generous volunteers giving up their time. A few bigger signs from the main Paleokastritsa road would be helpful.
Written September 12, 2022
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Kelly Williams
York, UK54 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
First things first, if you are in a big car check the route before you go. We missed the first turn off, and it took us another route which was barely even wide enough for our tiny car. Whilst the main roads in Corfu are well maintained, the roads to the Donkey rescue are not, so bare this in mind. It is quite high up, and it is HOT up there this time of the year, so remember your suncream and water. There were 29 donkeys (I think) and some were more sociable than others. There are brushes available if you want to brush them.

The main appeal of this place was the fact that there was about 100 cats!! They were all so friendly and sociable and loved a good fuss!! Take some antibacterial gel or wipes with you as well for when you are done, there is a toilet on site but it's not the best.

The owner was lovely, and is English. She will explain to you about all the different sections, and although we did leave a donation, we didn't feel pressurised to do so.
Written July 30, 2023
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Cruiser689591
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
If you are an animal lover, you MUST visit the Donkey Rescue Centre. We had a fantastic trip, walking amongst the donkeys and also the many cats (and a few dogs) that they also provide much-needed care for. It fills your heart to see these animals cared for so well. You can walk amongst the animals, stroke the donkeys and cats (the dogs are shy) and the donkeys also love a nice brush! Please do visit, please leave a generous cash donation..... they are all volunteers here and rely on donations to keep the center running!
Written August 1, 2023
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Erika M
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
This wonderful place is a must to visit. The staff is very kind and they do not only show you the place, but they also tell you the stories of their rescued donkeys, cats, dogs and horses, their qualities, their suffering and their progresses and they teach you an important lesson of love. To finally be able to see some animals with a difficult story being safe and loved It’s really heart-warming and it reminds you that the most important thing in life are helping and being kind to the others, humans and non-humans.
Written August 20, 2021
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Smadalina89
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
The tour and the gentle muels were heart melting. There are also many cats to give some attention to. Lyra was definitely my weekness. She was apart of the other muels in the back of the yard and she definitely loved giving smiles and receiving attention. Devlin was a sweetheart and asked for attention taking me up.to the entrance gate when i left. Irwing was very calm and liked being combed. Judy, the owner, was a lovely person willing to provide info. I highly recommend donations and visits to the resvue center. Food for soul i call it. Enjoy the company of around 30 muels and tens of cats in a green wild area!
Written August 10, 2023
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Alfie L
Ryde, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
Tricky to find as it's in the middle of nowhere but well worth a visit to see the menagerie of animals at the sanctuary. After an initial chat with one of the volunteers we wandered around the site patting the Donkeys and being followed by multiply cats. We had a nice couple of hours at the sanctuary and would recommend a visit if you love animals.
Written August 25, 2023
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ALLAN
London, UK9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was a planned visit during our holiday after reading about the wonderful work that the volunteers are doing to give these beautiful Donkeys and their cat and dog companions the time, love and care enabling them to live out the rest of their lives in safety. They are being loved and cared for by wonderful people who give their time freely. Thank you for looking after them. We plan to help from afar by way of donations. If visiting Corfu please go to the Sanctuary and see for yourself if you are able to. Donations are welcome on site although there is no pressure as the Donkeys and companions will be pleased to see you. But if you are able to help please do so.
Written October 5, 2023
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BELMONT Ipswich
Ipswich, UK759 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
A little way off the main road, but good directions online. 32 donkeys & about 100 cats being looked after, when we visited. No admission charge to enter & wander around amoungst the animals.although a donation to the costs is appreciated. you can take a brush and brush the donkeys.
Written October 22, 2022
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