Neighbors step in when 11 donkeys escape California sanctuary
UPI News Service, 03/11/2021
The owners of a California animal sanctuary said the escape of 11 donkeys could have ended in tragedy if it hadn t been for the actions of some neighbors.
ADVERTISEMENT Carlen and Jim Eckford, owners of the Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary in Arroyo Grande, said they were approached by a cyclist Monday night after 11 of their 14 donkeys had escaped through a back gate.
The Eckfords said they soon located the herd and were surprised to find a number of neighbors on foot and in cars attempting to keep the donkeys clear of the main road.
Arroyo Grande neighbors prevent donkeys from complete escape
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A group of Arroyo Grande neighbors held off a herd of donkeys on the loose from an animal sanctuary Monday evening.
The Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary, home to 14 donkeys, saw 11 escape through a back gate and made their way out to Orcutt Road.
Sanctuary owners Carlen and Jim Eckford were notified by a biker that their donkeys had escaped from their facility in the evening.
Upon their arrival, the Eckfords witnessed neighbors helping and holding the donkeys back from heading onto the main road.
âWe donât know who all the people were and a lot of people came to help us. That was just amazing to us and we want to thank all of those people,â said Carlen Eckford.
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