The island of Santorini is a tourist hotspot for people venturing to Greece. However, it is also known for its donkeys and notorious for the cruelty that these animals suffer.
As well as leisure rides, donkeys in Santorini operate as ‘taxis’, ferrying people and luggage around town. Not only do the donkeys have to carry many overweight people, but they are expected to carry cases of heavy luggage simultaneously. They are denied shade, water, and rest for hours at a time, leaving them exhausted and dehydrated. Medical care is something unheard of for most of these donkeys, and with poor quality equipment that cuts into their skin, these animals suffer horribly with their daily toil.
We must persuade the Mayor of Santorini to take action and enforce standards for the donkeys’ welfare. Sign this petition to protect donkeys in Santorini from the neglect and cruelty they suffer on a daily basis.
