WE ARE OPEN10:00 - 16:00 EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR!!!
Our opening hours are strictly from 10:00 to 16:00every day.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL CDR TO CHECK IF WE ARE OPEN AS THIS COULD STOP COMPELLING CALLS GOING TO THE ADMINISTRATORS.
Please keep checking here and also our Facebook Page announcements regarding any changes
One last note... please don’t bring fresh carrots as the donkeys are on special diets and the carrots rot before they all get eaten which is such a waste, but thank you so much for the thought!
What We Do
Our greatest concern is the well-being of our donkeys. At Corfu Donkey Rescue we do everything possible to give the donkeys a peacefu life and a retirement in dignity. Therefore we bought a piece of land that is beautifully located in the nature, surrounded by olive trees and the mountains of Corfu.
A warm welcome
to our new President
Following Judy’s passing we recently held our elections and we now have a full board once again.
From left to right:
Angeliki Anthi – Secretary
Dagmar Lohrenz – Treasurer
Fabiola Jubeau – President
Julie Doran – Vice President
Cheryl Eve – Advisor
Please join us in welcoming Fabiola to the Corfu Donkey Rescue Board of Trustees as our new President.
Hi, I'm Fabiola!
I am originally from Mauritius and have been living in Corfu for 25 years with my husband, stepson and my horse Fabio.
In 2015 I was looking for a job and a good friend told me about a position working with animals at CDR so I went for an interview.
I remember as a child we always had animals but had no experience of donkeys at all.
At CDR at that time was a donkey called Tritsi, who had come from an abusive previous home. She had settled in well but was not trusting anyone she didn't know well. I instantly made friends with Tritsi and was able to get close and give her a cuddle. Needless to say I passed the Tritsi test and started working at CDR.
Over the years I've learnt a lot, especially from Judy but also volunteers, visiting vets and farriers.
After one year Judy told me she had made a bet that I wouldn't last one week but now in 2024 I'm still here.
Judy and I had a special relationship, more like a great friend than a boss and I'm honoured to be able to continue her work and build on the legacy she left.
Judy Quinn
R.I.P. June 25, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the news that CDR founder, Judy Quinn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening.
Since 2004, when Judy found her first abandoned donkey (Hope) in Corfu, she has worked tirelessly on the island for animal welfare. Setting up Corfu Donkey Rescue, Judy has enabled hundreds of donkeys to live out their lives in the safe, calm and beautiful shelter in Doukades.
Judy's legacy and everything she built and achieved will continue in her name.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
Safe journey Judy, kalo taxidi 
It all started
with a Hope
HOPE was our first rescue in January 2004, Dusty the second. Since then over 500 donkeys have been taken into our refuge here in Corfu. The shelter was founded by Judy Quinn, an Englishwoman who had moved to the Island of Corfu. Seeing the plight of the abandoned and unwanted donkeys, she was moved to help.
As a refuge we aim to give:
- the old a safe and happy retirement;
- the sick a chance of cure;
- the injured the chance of recovery;
- the abused the chance of regaining trust and hope
- and the abandoned the feeling of security again.
Friends of Corfu Donkey Rescue
A charity that is working very closely with Corfu Donkey Rescue (CDR) is Friends of Corfu Donkey Rescue (FCDR). FCDR is a fully registered charity under the control of The Charity Commission, registration number is 1136204. It is primary function is to support the activities of CDR. A key advantage for UK donors is the opportunity to contribute using Giftaid and other tax advantages which are not available if donating directly to a Greek registered charity.
Judy has personally known the Board of Trustees for many years and is more than happy to express her complete trust in this charity.
Judy has personally known the Board of Trustees for many years and is more than happy to express her complete trust in this charity.
Corfu Donkey Rescue
Corfu, Greece
49083
E-Mail: corfudonkey-at-gmail.com