Blackpool beach donkeys looking for winter homes (From Blackpool Citizen)
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Blackpool beach donkeys looking for winter homes
7:32am Friday 9th September 2011 in Blackpool
Donkeys which give rides to tourists on the sands of Blackpool in the summer are now looking for winter homes.
The beach donkey operators, who provide the rides, are appealing on behalf of their animals.
The owners want to find alternative accommodation for their donkeys during the winter to give them a break.
They are working with international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary to find temporary accommodation for their donkeys.
Molly Lloyd, The Donkey Sanctuary's regional welfare officer responsible for North West England said: "Caring for donkeys can be incredibly rewarding, and looking after beach donkeys over the winter months will not only ensure that they can rest from their summer duties, but also give you hours of fun.
"Donkeys are companion animals and so any winter accommodation would need to be able to take a pair or group of donkeys.
"If you can provide an acre of well-fenced grazing with a shelter, fresh water supply and electricity, and have the time and commitment to care for donkeys over the winter months, please get in touch."
The Donkey Sanctuary can provide free support and advice to anyone interested in helping out.
If you would like to find out more about providing a winter home to beach donkeys, please contact Molly Lloyd on 07850 963563 or the charity's Welfare Department on 01395 578222.
Comments(9)
petestan
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9:38am Fri 9 Sep 11
The owners have been making money from them all through the tourist season but now they can't during the winter they want joe public to look after them, then once it's tourist season again they will take them back.
useyourhead
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10:00am Fri 9 Sep 11
petestan wrote:just what i was about to say, if they can't provide year round care they shouldn't be using the animals at all, I would be ashamed to put out such a request.
To get back on topic why do the owners need the public to look after the donkeys over the winter?
The owners have been making money from them all through the tourist season but now they can't during the winter they want joe public to look after them, then once it's tourist season again they will take them back.
Billypieman
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12:06pm Fri 9 Sep 11
hasslem hasslem
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1:46pm Fri 9 Sep 11
Turf Moor - Back Four
removed twice now and other people who have said the same have also had the same posting removed. Below is LT's legals about postings on here.
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Remember you are personally responsible for what you post on this site and must abide by our site terms. Do not post anything that is false, abusive or malicious.
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Nothing false - just a suggestion, nothing abusive - just to raise a smile
nothing malicious - just banter.
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when you read some of the tripe that people put on here and doesnt get removed....it frankly beggars belief. LT - grow a pair.
burner
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4:45pm Fri 9 Sep 11
ste.g
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9:25pm Fri 9 Sep 11
cheecky blerts.feed you own donkeys and stop trying to make out sob stories to get YOUR donkeys fed and sheltered for free or to save money.
Sister Wendy
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6:12pm Mon 12 Sep 11
Sister Wendy
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6:14pm Mon 12 Sep 11
notchuffed says...
9:12am Fri 9 Sep 11
Main trouble is she won't go on the back loan to eat the grass