Donkey Sanctuary host 17th annual Donkey Day
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada will host its most important fundraising event of the year on June 13 from 11am to 4pm at the farm at 6981 Puslinch Concession 4.
Organizers of the event are working on new and interactive activities to captivate visitors of all ages.
Activities at this year’s event include wagon rides, tattoos, face painting, James Funny Hat, Mad Science, Kids on the Block puppet show, Kids Creations art centre, a Donkey ’N’ U photo, Life in the Barn, Hoof Trimming demonstrations, an Equine chiropractor and more.
The Galt Kiltie Band and All Together Now will provide musical entertainment. And The Carrot Walk will include the stars of the day- the donkeys. Donkey Day veterans and newcomers will find some pleasant surprises.
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and protection of abandoned, neglected or abused donkeys, mules and hinnies. Animals admitted there are given a lifelong home. Currently, the sanctuary is home to 56 donkeys and 9 mules.
The sanctuary is a non-profit organization that relies solely on individual donations and fundraising events, such as Donkey Day. It does not receive government funding.
Organizers thank the Donkey Day sponsors: Scotia Bank, 1460CJOY, MAGIC106.1, Chantler’s Environmental Services, Linamar, Red Car Service, Main Street Animal Hospital (Cambridge), Kids Creations Art Studio, Graphic Services, and Red Tree Audio Productions,
Admission is $10 for adults , and children ages 3 to 18 pay $5.
For more information, visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca or call 519-836-1697.
