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The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

Raise money for The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

Since 1992, the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada has provided a lifelong home – and haven – to unwanted, neglected or abused donkeys, mules and hinnies. There are currently 82 donkeys and mules at the Sanctuary Farm, and 32 more in our approved Foster Farm network.

We envision a world in which the dignity and worth of all creatures is recognized and respected.

Currently, the DSC is funded entirely through private individual donations and community and corporate sponsorships of special events.

 

Donkey Facts

A group of donkeys is called a pace; hence PACE for the Donkeys seemed a worthy name for a 5K run devoted to helping these wonderful animals.

Donkeys are not native to Canada. Yet thousands have found their way here and require special care in this wet, cold climate.

Donkeys are part of the equine family, which also includes horses and zebras.

Female donkeys are called jennies (or jennets) and males are called jacks.

Donkeys can live for 30-50 years in captivity (about 10 to 25 years in the wild). This could explain the phrase “Donkeys Years”.

One theory about why donkeys have large ears is that they help keep them cool. Another theory is that those large ears make a far-away bray much easier to hear.

Donkeys have an incredible memory – they can remember places and companions for up to 25 years.

For thousands of years donkeys have been the ‘helping hooves’ of humankind – they are the original beasts of burden.

Donkeys are stoic, rarely showing pain. They are curious, gentle, calm and friendly creatures.

The DSC is a not-for-profit licensed charity. Charitable Number: 138721253 RR0001

Teams

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Aug 31 Heather Chalmers $25.00
Aug 31 Joanne Have a great day! Undisclosed amount
Aug 30 Marie Lapointe Way to go, Anya! All the best! $25.00
Aug 30 Patrick Lee $25.00
Aug 30 Ashley Rutherford $20.00
Aug 30 Anonymous $100.00
Aug 28 Jane Acton $20.00
Aug 28 Sara Lutz $25.00
Aug 28 Lisa Barber Hey Kathy - may you succeed well beyond your goal! :-) $20.00
Aug 28 Bianca Roy $20.00