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Furax passed away
On Saturday 15 October 2011 we had to put down Furax.
He just couldn’t take it any more…
Furax had been constantly ill from when he arrived here in March earlier this year, with Charlotte and Chipie (II). He was unable to pass his bowels by himself and that cause a lot of problems. Last spring you were already able to read about his illness.
In his last weeks Furax needed my help for up to 10 times a day, even at night. Despite my help he kept falling to the ground every time. Only lots of medication could keep him going, but this was never a solution for his problems.
When Furax turned very ill again on 14 October it turned out that he could never be without all these heavy medicines. That’s when we decided to end his life, and he passed away peacefully that Saturday.
Up until his last moments, mentally Furax was very well and he really did want to live on. But his body had decided otherwise.
We now also know how he had become this seriously ill. Last January, Furax fell into a hole and was dragged out by a tractor. This damaged his back and probably also his vertebras. This would also explain the strange way he used to walk.
Because of the many hours a day we took care of him and because of his loving character, we had a very special bond with Furax. There was no other choice, but the pain of having to miss him is devastating.
Rest peacefully, dear Furax.
New donkeys Chirac and Derrick at Aide Aux Anes
In October two new donkeys came to our shelter Aide Aux Anes, the half-brothers Chirac and Derrick. They are both dark coloured donkeys; Chirac (4 years old) is pitch black and Derrick (3 years old) is just a little less black.
Both these castrated males had to leave their previous owners because their fearful behaviour had made them totally unmanageable. By now they are already getting used to their new surroundings and their behaviour is slowly starting to change.
With Chirac and Derrick, Aide Aux Anes now has 58 donkeys (including the horses).
Els returns to Holland
In the last edition of the news you were able to read about Els. However, last November Els has left me and the shelter for good and she returned to Holland.
She was homesick and missed her friends and family.
The animals and specially I will miss her a lot…
- Furax and Lydie – October -
……….. the last day…
