Donkey-roping
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada does not support, endorse or condone donkey-roping.
In this terrifying practice, donkeys are crammed into a cattle chute, shocked by an electrified prod, prior to being headed and heeled again, and again, and again.
The fact the donkeys need to be prodded in order to run speaks to the stress and pain they suffer by being forced to participate in this activity. Hurting and frightening an animal in order to force it to do one’s will is not only unacceptable but by definition is criminal animal abuse. It is downright cruel.
Donkeys are sensitive equines and their temperaments are completely unsuited to an event such as this. There is potential, in donkey-roping, for these gentle animals to become literally terrified to death.
Donkey Baseball and/or Basketball
During a game of donkey basketball, animals can be punched, dragged and kicked by children or adults who usually have no experience handling them. The donkeys are often weak before they even start, having been deprived of water and food to lessen the chance of ‘accidents’ on the court.
Donkey basketball and baseball events send young people the message that it is OK to abuse and humiliate those who are in a helpless condition. Children who are exposed to animal abuse are taught the dangerous lesson that cruelty is acceptable. “* (* from: www.express.co.uk/posts/view/188848/Why-does-the-world-pick-on-the-donkey-
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada does not support, endorse or condone donkey basketball or donkey baseball. In physical and psychological terms, basketball and baseball were created by and for human beings. The naturally cautious, gentle temperament of donkeys is in no way suited to the competitive, rapid movements required during the playing of these sports. In addition, too often donkeys are included because it is anticipated that their participation will be seen as a source of derisive humor by the spectators. It is both cruel and inhumane to involve and malign these gentle equines in this way.