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Meet the Rancho Burro Founders

Carlen Eckford, Founder & Medical Director

Carlen Eckford, Founder & Medical Director

Carlen Eckford, Founder & Medical Director

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 & Executive Director

Carlen Eckford, Founder & Medical Director

Carlen Eckford, Founder & Medical Director

with Funny Guy NORTON

6 years old

Rescued from an isolated boarding facility in 2020.

Staff

Laura • Director

Arturo • Operations Manager

Nancy • Barn Manager

with Teddy. A very kind gentleman donkey.

27 years old

Rescued with Polly in 2020.

Sadly passed, in March 2024.

Nancy • Barn Manager

Arturo • Operations Manager

Nancy • Barn Manager

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.

Arturo • Operations Manager

Arturo • Operations Manager

Arturo • Operations Manager

with Our Official Visitor Greeter, BoBo

21 years old

Rescued in 2019 with Rosie when his owner died by suicide.

Heather • Staff

Izzy•Alumni Staff

Arturo • Operations Manager

with Ruby

27 years old

Rescued in 2017 from a Texas Kill Pen.

Izzy•Alumni Staff

Izzy•Alumni Staff

Izzy•Alumni Staff

with ROSIE (aka Blanca Diabla)

10 years old

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

Volunteers

Karla•Volunteer

Karla•Volunteer

Karla•Volunteer

with Sweetest Gracie.

Gracie was rescued with her bonded partner in 2017, Henry, 

who passed in 2024 from 

stage 4 Lymphoma.

Steve•Volunteer

Karla•Volunteer

Karla•Volunteer

with Norton

Rescued in 2019

Norton, a once wild donkey rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management, spent years alone and neglected in a boarding facility until he was finally rescued.

Andy• Volunteer

Karla•Volunteer

Jason• Volunteer

With his draft mule ChaCha!

From mucking stalls and cleaning the barn to showering the donkeys with affection and helping at events, Andy tackles every task with a smile and a willing spirit. He's a truly invaluable volunteer.

Jason• Volunteer

Matt• Alumni Volunteer

Jason• Volunteer

Jason is always there to lend a helping hand!  From cleaning the barn and mucking stalls to helping with events and building new shelters for our rescues, he's quick to tackle any task with a smile.  His can-do attitude and diverse skills make him an invaluable part of our team.


Mekenzie• Volunteer

Matt• Alumni Volunteer

Matt• Alumni Volunteer

with Elmer, 10 years old

Rescued in October 2024

& 

Casanova, 20 years old

Rescued with Dory in December 2020

Both rescued from situations where their owner could no longer care for them.


Matt• Alumni Volunteer

Matt• Alumni Volunteer

Matt• Alumni 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!

Karen • Events Volunteer

Karen • Events Volunteer

Karen • Events Volunteer

Karen's presence has been a fantastic boost to our events team. She consistently excels in her roles, managing event check-in and the gift shop, while also providing crucial support with set-up and tear-down. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an outstanding volunteer.

Medical Team

Coast to Coast Vets

Jack Night • Farrier

Jack Night • Farrier

Dr. Natalie Juris & Dr. Juan Valdez

Jack Night • Farrier

Jack Night • Farrier

Jack Night • Farrier

EponaMind

Dr. Sheri Gaber

Jack Night • Farrier

Dr. Sheri Gaber

Equine Chiropractor & Energy Work

•EponaMind•

David Jensen• Ophthalmology DVM

Dr. Sheri Gaber

Horse & Shoe Technology

David Jensen• Ophthalmology DVM

David Jensen• Ophthalmology DVM

David Jensen• Ophthalmology DVM

San Marcos Equine

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Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary

info@ranchoburrodonkeysanctuary.org

 805-710-8445 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 • USA

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


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