Alfred's Special Place
    Alfred's Special Place is about the sanctuary you create in the life of an animal in need.  You create this sanctuary in your heart and through your actions.  While you may not be in a position to take in a donkey, you may be able to find a way to help one in need through sharing this book and through donating to a donkey sanctuary.  
    Finding Sanctuary Now and Forever
    If you have questions about donkeys or the book, please call me:
           Paola di Paolo: 705 341 2758
           email:  paoladipaolo@bell.net
    Donkey Sanctuaries

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    A Note About Donkey Sanctuaries

    Funds raised through the sale of Alfred's Special Place go to assist rescued donkeys such as those at The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, in Puslinch, ON.   

    Supporting a donkey sanctuary means that your money will go directly to help a donkey in need.  Before you donate, research the sanctuary. 

    Here is a list of what to look for at a donkey rescue/sanctuary:
    - Visit the sanctuary on their open days

    - Find out if they are a charitable organization - while this is not a guarantee of the best donkey care, it does entail good organizational and administrative skills.  A charity must post their financial statements each year and a charity has a board of directors who are able to consider what is best for the donkeys in their care. 

    - Ask the sanctuary about hoof and vet care.  Visit the sanctuary, look around, notice if the donkeys are well cared for. 

    - Are the donkeys in spacious paddocks with access to water, hay, and shelter

    - Are the donkeys hooves trimmed? 

    - If the sanctuary adopts out their donkeys, what is the process for adoption?  How do they ensure the new family is appropriate? 

    - Does the sanctuary have special needs donkeys?  A true sanctuary has donkeys with special needs such as extreme shyness from a history of abuse, medical concerns that are manageable such as a donkey requiring attention to his/her hooves on a frequent basis in oder to remain sound.  Special needs donkeys must be receiving extra care and attention by qualified people.