I’m Jana Appleyard and I live with my donkeys and cats on Hvar island, Croatia where I teach yoga retreats and have a small B&B. I met my first donkey Pano in 2013. He and his friends have led me to discover even more about myself and our journey together has become part of my spiritual practice.
Check out “donkeys are great” very own facebook page, written by Pano himself!
Remember the sweet little abandoned baby, we found a few days ago? We have been feeding her around the clock with formula milk ….but look who else has been helping us. That’s right mamma Gracie! Her babies are now six weeks old and she still feeds them, but she has enough milk to share with our little one here. #loveanimals #rescue #hvar #charity #cats_of_instagram
Couldn’t resist it , another hot day into another hot night . The cats are playing name that movie . It’s an old one and a classic . #classicmovies #hvar #catsofinstagram
Yesterday, as my volunteers were walking back from the beach, they found abandoned at the bottom of the village, two newborn baby kittens one was already dead some disgusting human had torn these babies from their mother as soon as she had given birth and dumped them to die. All I can say is people are sick and I will wait for karma to come and get them. Remember, God is watching you even though you went to church on Sunday. #animal rescue #hvar #croatiafulloflife #loveallanimals
Puppies looking for wonderful loving homes ❤️ whatsapp written message us or send message here on Instagram #puppyadopt #hvar #croatia #adoptdontshop❤️ #adopt
No words except happy birthday my dear Pano . What joy you and my animal friends bring to me ……….. and to the haters . Take a good look inside yourselves . #donkeysofinstagram #hvarisland #adoptdontshop
One minute of over acting kittens creating drama in their tent while I cleaned their penthouse 😹😹😹 all these kittens are looking for their forever homes . Adopting two is always a good idea as they have each other to play with…! Easy to travel anywhere in the eu . Every home needs a cat or two ! #animalrescue #adoptdontshop #kitten #catsofinstagram #hvarisland
When everyone is off to the beach on the beautiful island of hvar, this is what I’m doing…. watching over the little kittens who need round the clock care. Mama Gracie needs feeding every few hours especially as a young mother with the first litter of seven babies. I also have seven kittens under the age of five weeks in so again they need feeding frequently on top of all the other animals. This is a lot of extra cost and extra work. Please help donate to help us help all these beautiful animals.#hvarisland #animalrescue #kittens #catsofinstagram #charity
Who can resist Donkeys ears?! as well as them hearing for many kilometres away with them , their big ears also help them cool down in the heat and of course the most important thing is they can always listen to any gossip which is good for their curious noisy nature😹 #donkeysofinstagram #hvar #animal rescue #volunteer #charity
Due to cancellation, the animals and me urgently need some extra help over the next few weeks . Accommodation provided , 4 hours a day with a day off . Please send a message with your details . #volunteer #animalshelter #charity #hvarisland
This morning we said goodbye to dear Max. I knew when I took him that he had terminal cancer but I wanted to give him the best life I could in his remaining months. He had the most wonderful personality and was a pleasure to be with. I want to thank marinka our amazing vet for all her care and compassion and also my amazing volunteers who gave max so much love and time #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #loveanimals #hvar
We love you lady Penelope, despite the fact you are a stalker 😹#donkeysofinstagram #stalker #love #hvarisland #charity
Zena our lawnmower ![]()
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Catwalk pony and donkeys #donkeysofinstagram #hvarisland #loveanimals #walking
Lily our great leader out for a stroll with her family ☀️🫶![]()
Come and visit her and all the other animals at Dol, Hvar Croatia 🫏 We are donation based ![]()
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Pretty Paca. ![]()
She actually isn't one of the naughty ones but the clips fit so well 🥰![]()
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It's Lilys Birthday today!!! She is turning 11! 🎉🎁⚘️💫![]()
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#donkeybutt #hvarisland #animalrescue #donatetoday #furryfriends
My donkeys think selfcare is important.🫧![]()
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Paca got to meet a real Ballerina yesterday. Amanda is a ballet artist with croatian National Theatre in Split and came to visit the donkeys with her fiancee Jake![]()
She recently performed her dream role of Giselle and she was kind enough to show us and the donkeys her beautiful moves.![]()
Paca is now dreaming of her own ballet career 🫏💛