Advocacy

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada advocates for the welfare of donkeys, mules, and hinnies through education, collaboration, and public awareness. By sharing knowledge and promoting humane treatment, we work to improve the lives of these animals across Canada and beyond.

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada Opposes Using Donkeys to “Halter Break” Other Animals


At the DSC, every decision we make begins with one question: Is this in the best interest of the donkey?

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The Donkey Skin Trade: A Growing Global Crisis


The global donkey skin trade is a growing animal welfare and humanitarian crisis driven primarily by demand for ejiao, a gelatin made by boiling donkey skins.

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About the DSC

This photo shows a woman and a young boy patting a donkey over the fence at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is a not-for-profit licensed charity. Our mission is to provide a lifelong home to donkeys, mules and hinnies that are unwanted, neglected or abused and we promote the responsible stewardship of all animals through humane education. We envision a world in which the dignity and worth of all creatures are recognized and respected.

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