Worldwide Veterinary Services launches Doughnuts for Donkeys campaign
Donkeys are critical to communities in Tazania.
In Tanzania, donkeys are critical to the communities who rely on the animal’s strength to pull carts of bricks, stone and sand. However, constant rubbing of heavy weights on a donkey’s back frequently causes deep, open wounds that often fail to heal.
So-called ‘doughnut’ bandages can be secured to the wooden yoke that sits along the donkey’s back, providing padding and allowing the donkeys to work pain-free. Sadly, owners often lack the skills and finance to provide this protection.
Worldwide Veterinary Services have launched a campaign to provide donkeys in Tanzania with doughnut bandages in order to provide them with a pain-free life.
To find out how you can help, please visit their website here.
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