Being the voice of the voiceless and battling for the creatures’ welfare and rights, backers and rescuers have a great deal on their plate. This wouldn’t be the situation if each individual was similarly careful about the significance of treating every single living being with most extreme regard. One case that worries individuals from all around the globe is the insensitive treatment of the jackasses of one of the most well known visitor goals, the Greek island of Santorini. This spot has the absolute best sea shores and bunches of characteristic marvels, however tragically, a savage convention of vacationers going up the popular soak steps riding jackasses as well.
Albeit numerous individuals visit the spot as a result of this one of a kind and genuine experience, the creatures endure with each vacationer that gets the chance to sit on their back for such a long time, each and every day. The poor jackasses end up with sours from the substantial weight, just as extreme spinal wounds. As of late, the creature welfare and salvage philanthropy The Donkey Sanctuary propelled the battle “In Their Hooves.” The objective is to bring issues to light of the results the jackasses experience the ill effects of being ridden by voyagers.A PR officer at The Donkey Sanctuary stated: Our In Their Hooves campaign aims to encourage tourists to stop and think before using donkey taxis to climb the steep steps at Fira port, It suggests holidaymakers consider whether donkeys and mules are being treated humanely, have enough shade and water, as well as whether loads they are being asked to carry are suitable. If not, other options, such as walking or taking a cable car, might be a more responsible mode of transport.
Following our meeting with the mayor of #Santorini, we're delighted to see that the steps have been significantly improved. 🙌
We’re looking forward to seeing the repaired shelters that will give donkeys the shade, rest and water they need. 👍 pic.twitter.com/1LzRrNb19W
— The Donkey Sanctuary (@DonkeySanctuary) March 27, 2019
A little progress had been achieved after Santorini made a decision to ban those weighing over 220 pounds from riding the donkeys. Santorini mayor, Nikos Zorzos, told The Guardian: The campaign is about to start. Representatives from the cruise liner association were here in my office this week promising to raise awareness [of the problem] and from our side we’ll be distributing information leaflets. Our mules and donkeys are part of our tradition. Younger owners, especially, have understood they need to be looked after. View image on Twitter
Greek island of #Santorini: GET OFF THE DONKEY!
Walk your big, lazy self up the hill or don't go up it at all. Some are lame, saddle sores galore. pic.twitter.com/wTmhtSBKFy
— Ingrid Newkirk (@IngridNewkirk) August 6, 2018
Santorini has enough enjoyment to provide for the tourists even without their tradition of using donkeys. We really believe both the state and the people visiting it would finally understand the donkeys are not objects but animals with soul.