SCAM ALERT
We received information that an individual/s is posing as
the owner of Amberwood Sanctuary and offering to sell donkeys. They are accepting down payments through
PayPal. Just a reminder, Amberwood Sanctuary is a forever home and
neither do we sell nor adopt out donkeys.
We need to thank two of our board members for their years of
dedication and ongoing support. Steve
Burdick maintains the daily operations of the sanctuary, which included the
critical period when Carol was out of pocket due to her hospitalization and
rehabilitation. Mr. Derst “Deke” Austin
has been a longtime supporter of the sanctuary. Mr.
Austin provides complimentary legal advice and resources regarding the
legalities of operating a nonprofit.
These are huge undertakings by both individuals, and we
appreciate all that they do!
We
are hiring!
We are hiring barn help. Please contact Carol Knight Watson at 229-792-6246 or Steve Burdick, Board Member, at 229-886-5838.
Claude will be 21 and Sable turned 5.
Dear Amberwood
Family,
It is with a heavy heart to let you know that our Eliza passed away yesterday afternoon. A volunteer noticed Eliza lying in the grass. When a staff member heard the news and went to check on Eliza, she was gone. We may never be able to determine the cause of death.
Eliza was 28 years old and her daughter, Gabrielle, is 24 years old. Late yesterday, Gabrielle was lying in the very spot where her mother had died. Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort in knowing Eliza was loved by her family of donkeys and humans.
We will be presenting a tribute to Eliza in the next few days.
As always, thank you for your support.
Amberwood Sanctuary
Hello Amberwood Family,
We were hoping to have an update on Bonnie for you, but our focus has switched to Carol. Bonnie was scheduled to have a check-up on 8/3/2021 at Auburn University Veterinary Clinic. The check-up has been postponed since Carol fell and broke her hip on Friday. She had surgery on Saturday and next step is rehab. Carol will probably be out of commission for about 6 weeks.
Steve Burdick, Board Member and Carol are coordinating the care of the animals. We may need some volunteers down the road and will keep you posted. We remain positive that everything will be fine. Thank you for caring and supporting us through the good and tough times.
Amberwood Sanctuary
Bonnie had her checkup at AUVC this week. Her foot is healing nicely, but she is still required to wear her special shoe. She is free of her pen and can roam with the other donkeys. She is making strides against the white line disease. It is too soon to tell if she is making strides against the Cushing's disease, but we are optimistic she will respond well to her meds.
We are very pleased with her progress, and she will return to AUVC for another appointment. We have decided to keep the GoFundMe campaign running, since Bonnie requires ongoing treatments and visits to AUVC.
As always, thank you for your donations and well wishes! We are very grateful for your support.
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Bonnie had her checkup last week at AUVC. There was a new development, and that is Bonnie has White Line Disease, which was a bit of a surprise. We provided a link for you to learn more about WLD. The good news is this can be treated by keeping her foot dry, avoiding puddles/water, and time with a farrier.
Bonnie’s incision is healing, but she still needs to be in isolation for a
couple more weeks. Bonnie is continually
being treated for the Cushing’s Disease and is still on pain medication. Her next visit to AUVC will be near the end
of May.
As always, thank you for your concern and support.
White Line Disease
https://thehorse.com/127829/fighting-white-line-disease/
Tomorrow, Bonnie is headed to Auburn University
Veterinary Clinic for a checkup. Carol Knight Watson and Steve Burdick, Board Member, will be transporting Bonnie on the long journey. We
will keep you posted on Bonnie’s progress.
We have a special thank you to Steve Burdick and
Crystal Garcia, volunteer. We appreciate
their time and talents to ensure the donkeys are getting the best of care. This is no easy task.
Bonnie is not a
happy camper in isolation. Initially, she was cooperative and allowing
Carol to give her medication through a syringe.
She also allowed Carol to apply ointment to her incision. Lately, when Bonnie sees Carol entering the
pen, she tries to avoid her. The good
news is Momma Carol is persistent and ultimately prevails.
In other good news, Bonnie continues to touch noses with Patty and other
donkeys as they visit. She is eating and
her incision is starting to show signs of improvement. Bonnie
will be returning to AUVC next week for a checkup.
Thank you again for
all of the donations, and all the well wishes extended to our Bonnie.
Here is Bonnie in her temporary residence. Her daughter, Patty, does not want to enter
the pen, but will come over and visit her mom. They like touching noses. Bonnie does not appear to enjoy the
isolation. The good news is she is
eating.
There is a bit of a concern that her incision is not healing as well as
expected. Carol will be sending videos
to AUVC of Bonnie’s leg for them to evaluate.
We want to thank Crystal Garcia, volunteer, for
providing us with these pics.
We appreciate everyone’s support, and we hope you have a great rest of the
week!
Bonnie came home yesterday. She is still experiencing pain and needs to be isolated from the other donkeys. The good news is Patty, her daughter, can be by her side. Bonnie has a long road ahead of her between the rehabilitation and addressing the Cushing’s Disease. There is the added expense of transporting Bonnie from Georgia to Alabama to visit her vet. Bonnie returns to AUVC in a couple of weeks for a checkup.
Here is today’s video of Bonnie at AUVC. She is still in pain, and she is working
hard. She continues to were the special
shoe that aids with her walking. She
will need the shoe for several months as part of her rehabilitation.
We have a bit of a setback to report regarding our Bonnie. She is still dealing with pain from her foot surgery, and AUVC just diagnosed her with Cushing’s Disease. This disease does not have a cure, and it can result in overactivity of the pituitary gland. The goal is to treat Bonnie through medication.
If we have any developments over the weekend, we will let you know. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and support.
Auburn University Veterinary Clinic reports that Bonnie is making progress, and they are able to manage her pain.
Please help us reach our goal to pay for Bonnie's medical expenses. Please share the GoFundMe link. Thank you so much! https://gofund.me/871ad115
Bonnie
Please spread the word! Please visit Bonnie's GoFundMe fundraiser at https://gofund.me/871ad115
Thank you for your support!
Jake is about the same, a little wobbly. His vet thinks his ailments might be a factor
of being an older donkey. The
encouraging news is he has gained a little weight, and his heart sounds
good. His mom takes it one day at a time,
and she ensures he is loved, happy, and comfortable.
We realize this is a very large request. We are unable to make this kind of purchase at this time, since our funds are tied up in the daily care of our donkeys, and the ongoing repairs after being hit by Hurricane Michael in 2018. We are interested in a used and/or new truck that is the same size of a Ford F150. We have no preference regarding make or model.
We have included a picture of our current truck, which is a 30-year-old Ford F250. After 30 years, we have reached a point where we are making constant repairs. We are no longer able to drive it on public roads.
Here is how your generosity will benefit you and/or your business:
- We will post your generosity on both our Facebook Page and Blog
- We can’t guarantee, but will make efforts to generate media exposure of your generosity.
- You will be mentioned in our next newsletter.
- This is a tax write-off.
- You will have the satisfaction of knowing your generous donation will make a difference in the lives of our donkeys, caregivers, visitors, and volunteers.
If you are interested in helping us, have questions, or have any leads, please lease contact Carol Knight Watson at (229) 792-6246 or email at amberwoodgeorgia@gmail.com.
Thank you!
