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IT’S DONKEY TIME, JUNE 23, 2011: THE BEGINNING OF A LONG FRIENDSHIP
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The opening of It’s Donkey time was full of emotion last Thursday at the Don Orione Centre of Bucharest.
We have before us many images of a day transformed into a celebration: many guests, many Italian and Romanian journalists, our four donkeys and naturally, the elderly and children from the center, who were the real actors of the event. The first Donkey Therapy program of Romania is dedicated to them, a project created by STD and thanks to funding by the Paideia Foundation.
We will never forget the joy and enthusiasm of children like Alex when they met their new four-legged friends. Only two months ago, Alex lost his mother and has now found reason to smile. Then there is Anca, three and a half years old who suffers from Downs Syndrome who spent the first 12 months of her life in the alleys of Bucharest. On Facebook you can view the most beautiful photos taken on the day.
And what about our friends with tails? They behaved very well despite the noise and confusion. They were not at all troubled by the commotion and camera clicks. They seemed to appreciate all the attention not only from the little ones but also the older guests of the center. Claudio, Ioan, Sile and Boss, saved from the streets from abuse and abandonment now have a new home and new friends with which to share a life of mutual respect and care.
STD would like to say thank for their presence and words of appreciation, the Italian Ambassador in Romania, Mario Cospito, the President of the National Animal Protection Board, Carla Rocchi and the representatives of the associations involved in the project, amongst others, the Elizabeth Svendson Trust and Friends of Homeless Dogs.
A special thanks to Don Graziano and Don Roberto with their long-range perspective and lack of prejudice have allowed us to participate in a project which is the achievement of a dream where human and animal life has dignity and is valued.
Watch the coverage that Romanian TV dedicated to this day:
asini · bambini · Bucarest · child · Disabili · don orione · donkey sanctuary · Donkey therapy · Elizabeth Svendsen Trust · Friends · Onoterapia · Paideia
