Donkey Sanctuary
EDM number 295 in 2008-09, proposed by Andrew Rosindell on 15/12/2008.
Categorised under the topic of Animal welfare.
That this House notes the tremendous achievements of the Donkey Sanctuary as the largest organisation of its kind in the world, providing year-round rescue and rehabilitation for donkeys and mules worldwide since its inception in 1973; acknowledges the invaluable work undertaken in helping to improve the lives of working donkeys, including medical research, the provision of free clinical treatment and free professional advice on donkey care; congratulates the founder, Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE, for her tireless work and dedication to furthering the cause of animal welfare through donation-funded activities and work with other charities and local authorities; and further acknowledges the valuable work undertaken by its sister charity, the Elisabeth Svendsen Trust, in providing free facilities and visits for special needs children and the elderly, bringing delight, pleasure and learning to both old and young.
This motion has been signed by a total of 45 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.
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