8th May is World Donkey Day!

8 Reasons to Celebrate World Donkey Day…

1. For thousands of years, donkeys have made a huge contribution to trade, transporting goods, materials and people over long distances, drawing water from wells, cultivating vineyards and turning grain and water mills
2. Donkeys are still relied upon by millions of families in some of the world’s poorest countries, providing essential transport and access to water
3. Donkeys have helped us in times of crisis, such as wars, rescuing wounded soldiers, and carrying equipment and provisions over rough terrain that vehicles and horses can’t manage
4. Donkeys are used in many leisure and sport activities, including trekking, racing, riding, driving and showing
5. Donkeys make excellent therapy animals, due to their calm, sociable and and sensitive nature
6. Donkeys are intelligent – it’s no use rushing a donkey, they need to think things through and make up their own minds!
7. Donkeys are full of character – they bring joy and happiness to people of all ages
8. Global donkey populations are under serious threat from the brutal donkey skin trade. SIGN THE LATEST PETITION HERE.

WORLD DONKEY DAY VIDEO MONTAGE

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