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Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary
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  • About
    • Mission
    • New Sanctuary
    • Our Team
    • Reviews
    • Media
    • Newsletter
    • 🚫 STOP THE EJIAO TRADE
  • Our Donkeys
  • How you can help
  • Visitors
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • Resources

Team Rancho Burro

Meet the Rancho Burro Founders

Carlen Eckford, Founder

Carlen Eckford, Founder

Carlen Eckford, Founder

with Sweet RUBY 

27 year old

1/2 Mammoth Donkey-1/2 Draft Horse

Rescued from a Texas kill pen in 2017.

Jim Eckford, Founder

Carlen Eckford, Founder

Carlen Eckford, Founder

with Funny Guy NORTON

6 years old

Rescued from an isolated boarding facility in 2020.

Staff

Arturo• Operations Manager

Laura • Administrative Director

Laura • Administrative Director

with Our Official Visitor Greeter, BoBo

21 years old

Rescued in 2019 with Rosie when his owner died by suicide

Laura • Administrative Director

Laura • Administrative Director

Laura • Administrative Director

with Funny Guy, NORTON

6 years old

Rescued from an isolated boarding facility in 2020 with only his ball for company.

Izzy•Sanctuary Care Technician

Laura • Administrative Director

Izzy•Sanctuary Care Technician

with ROSIE (aka Blanca Diabla)

10 years old

Rescued with BOBO in 2019 when their owner died by suicide.

Volunteers

Amy•Volunteer

Lynda•Volunteer

Matt•Volunteer

with TEDDY (aka Tedward, Teddy Bear)

16 years old

Teddy was rescued with Sweet POLLY in 2020 when their owner suddenly passed away.

Matt•Volunteer

Lynda•Volunteer

Matt•Volunteer

with JOJO

25 years old

Rescued in 2015

 Jojo was the victim of bad cowboy roping practice and a bad diet and suffered a significant amount of physical and mental damage, but In spite of his horrible past,  Jojo is the best boy!

Lynda•Volunteer

Lynda•Volunteer

Nancy D•Volunteer

Our newest resident Romeo and our neurologically challenged and partially blind Sweet Polly.

Nancy D•Volunteer

Heather D•Volunteer

Nancy D•Volunteer

with BoBo

20 years old

Rescued in 2019

 Bobo is the friendliest guy and always the first to welcome our visitors.


Heather D•Volunteer

Heather D•Volunteer

Heather D•Volunteer

with Ruby

27 years old

Rescued in 2017

Ruby is our gentle giant, 1/2 Mammoth Donkey and 1/2 Draft Horse, rescued from a Texas Kill Pen.

She is a sweet, kind and very strong girl. 


Denise•Volunteer

Heather D•Volunteer

Heather D•Volunteer

with Bobo

20 years old

Rescued in 2019

Bobo is a 2-time suicide loss survivor and was believed to be ridden in past Rose Parades.

Vicki•Volunteer

Vicki•Volunteer

Vicki•Volunteer

with JOJO

25 years old

Rescued in 2015

 Jojo was the victim of bad cowboy roping practice and a bad diet and suffered a significant amount of physical and mental damage, but In spite of his horrible past,  Jojo is the best boy!


Karla•Volunteer

Vicki•Volunteer

Vicki•Volunteer

with her Grandaughter & her horse!

Tracy•Volunteer

Vicki•Volunteer

Stacey•Volunteer

with NORTON

Rescued in 2019

Norton is our most playful donkey and is always encouraging others to play with him.

Stacey•Volunteer

Stacey•Volunteer

Stacey•Volunteer

with Bobo

Rescued in 2019

Norton is our most playful donkey and is always encouraging others to play with him.

Medical Team

David Jensen•DVM

Tony Knust• Farrier

Tony Knust• Farrier

San Marcos Equine

Tony Knust• Farrier

Tony Knust• Farrier

Tony Knust• Farrier

Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor

Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor

Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor

Christensen Equine Veterinary Services

Justin Christensen•DVM

Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor

Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor

Christensen Equine Veterinary Services

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 805-710-8445 • Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 • USA

• Open by appointment •

Rancho Burro is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization # 81-4256555  All donations are 100% TAX deductible.


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