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Working equines on the agenda at UN General Assembly

5 October 2018

The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare held high-level talks at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly this week to highlight the vital contribution of working horses, donkeys and mules in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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World Animal Day

For World Animal Day, we are celebrating what donkeys mean to people around the world. From Ethiopia to the UK, from Italy to India, these incredible creatures are making a difference to people and communities across the globe.

 
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No excuse for animal abuse

25 September 2018

The Donkey Sanctuary has taken 29 donkeys into its care following a joint investigation with RSPCA, Blackpool Council and Lancashire Constabulary, which resulted in guilty verdicts for their owners, a commercial operator.
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