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Donkey Sam

European-donkey

Color: Light brown

Gender: Male

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Birthday: 23.12.1999

Entry date: 07.04.2010

Location: Gut Aiderbichl Kärnten

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Sam had already been in great distress once before and was rescued by animal lovers at the last minute. With a lot of love and patience, he and other animals of his kind were then cared for at a private sanctuary. But as the costs continued to rise, but not the income, it became clear that the sanctuary would not be able to keep its animals for much longer. With a heavy heart, the owners had to find alternative accommodation for their charges. We received the request and agreed to take in all the animals.

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