Duchesse came to HeeHaws with her sister Princesse in April 2019 all the way from Normandy! It was a difficult journey but they made it eventually, weary and hungry.
Another donkey sanctuary in the UK called Flicka asked if HeeHaws could take them and save them from a terrible end. Flicka were kind enough to fund the transport. They had been loved up until 2012. After that it became a little dark and suffice to say they deteriorated to quite a desperate state. They were emaciated, had lice and worms and were sad, hungry and in need of a lot of love and care.
A much needed visit early on from an Equine Dentist revealed that Duchesse was in her late 30s, meaning now she is around 44. She is a gentle old lady that enjoys her food immensely. Two good meals a day all through the year seems to be keeping her a good weight. She and Princesse are always together and can even be seen playing when the sun is shining and it’s warm 
If you would like to sponsor Duchesse please click here
