- Home » Expat News » Expats in Spain step up to help save an abandoned emu
Expats In Spain Step Up To Help Save An Abandoned Emu
Published: | 15 May at 6 PM |
Want to get involved?
Become a
Featured Expatand take our interview.
Become a
Local Expertand contribute articles.
Get in
touchtoday!
The focus of tragedies caused by the coronavirus pandemic is, obviously, on the appalling death toll and the possibility of an economic meltdown, but pets of all kinds also suffer when their owners die.
One sad tale out of Spain concerns an emu whose owner died from the virus and was left to starve, along with the rest of the deceased’s menagerie of 27 animals. After realising urgent help was needed, one concerned local lady called the Refugio de Burrito donkey sanctuary some 450 kms away and begged for help in saving the entire menagerie. Despite the distance, volunteers immediately responded and arrived at the site.
Finding 14 donkeys, four ponies, seven horses and a llama as well as the unfortunate emu, they swung into action and called in government vets to check the health of all the abandoned animals. The donkey sanctuary sent food and other supplies, and the female whistle-blower was kept busy looking after the menagerie. To date, the ponies have been taken to a horse rescue charity and given veterinary treatment for their poor condition and the horses are all now rehomed with local landowners. Most of the donkeys have also found new homes and the llama is now rehomed in Barcelona, but the poor emu is still unloved and unwanted due to bureaucratic requirements.
According to one expat working with the refuge, those wishing to rehome an emu need a special zoological license. One kindhearted man has already stepped forward, but needs to obtain the correct paperwork before the adoption can take place. The sanctuary is urging anyone who has the paperwork already and can help to contact them as soon as possible. In the midst of the worst life-threatening pandemic in human memory, it’s heart-warming to known that abandoned animals and even an emu can touch expat hearts and spur them to make a difference.
Comments » No published comments just yet for this article...
Feel free to have your say on this item. Go on... be the first!
RECENT NEWS
Whales, Bears, Lynx: Europes Rewilding Projects Allow Tourists To Encounter Wildlife Responsibly
Here's how to encounter Europe’s breathtaking wildlife responsibly. Read more
Nine Out Of 10 Of The Worlds Most Walkable Cities Are In Europe - Does Yours Make The Cut?
A new study has revealed that European cities are some of the most walkable in the world. Read more
Cramped But Cosy: How Europes Night Trains Compare When It Comes To Sleeping
The big-budget ticket price for the Venice Simplon Orient Express might be worth it if you want to guarantee sleep. Read more
A World First: Greek Government Compensates Tourists Affected By Wildfires
The Greek government has announced the move following wildfires last July which saw 25,000 tourists forced to evacuate t... Read more
From Therme Bucharest To The Worlds Largest Thermal Spa: Europes Least Expensive Spa Breaks
Spas can be prohibitively expensive, but there are an increasing number across Europe that are affordable - and just as ... Read more
My Misery, Your Paradise: Canary Island Residents Say Mass Tourism Is At Breaking Point
Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Read more