I am the founder of Healing Herds Sanctuary a 501c3 nonprofit organization . Donkeys are a forgotten and misunderstood animal. We want to educate and inform the public about these amazing, companionate animals. We want to let the world know of the horrors of the donkey skin trade on the black market. Together we can save donkeys on “bray” at time

Petition to Stop the Horrors of the Donkey Skin Trade on the Black Market

We, the undersigned, call on all governments to take immediate action to end the donkey skin trade. This trade is cruel and unnecessary, and it is having a devastating impact on donkey populations around the world.

Donkeys are essential to the livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries. They are used for transportation, agriculture, and other essential tasks. However, the demand for donkey skins has skyrocketed in recent years, due to the mistaken belief that they have medicinal properties.

To meet this demand, donkeys are being slaughtered in brutal and inhumane ways. They are often transported long distances in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. They are then slaughtered in unlicensed slaughter houses in the most gruesome ways such as being skinned alive or boiled. It is what nightmares are made of.

The donkey skin trade is also having a devastating impact on the environment. The carcasses of slaughtered donkeys are often disposed of improperly, which can lead to the spread of diseases. The trade is also contributing to deforestation, as donkey habitats are being cleared to make way for slaughterhouses and donkey farms.

We urge the government to take the following steps to end the donkey skin trade:

* Ban the slaughter of donkeys for their skins.
* Ban the import and export of donkey skins.
* Increase enforcement of animal welfare laws.
* Support sustainable livelihoods for people who rely on donkeys.

By taking these steps, the government can help to protect donkeys and the people who depend on them.

**Additional information:**

* The donkey skin trade is estimated to kill between 5 and 10 million donkeys each year.
* Donkeys are being slaughtered in over 50 countries around the world, but the majority of the trade is centered in China.
* Donkey skin is used to make a traditional Chinese medicine called ejiao, which is mistakenly believed to have medicinal properties.
* There is no scientific evidence to support the claims that ejiao has any health benefits.
* The donkey skin trade is also having a devastating impact on the livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries who rely on donkeys for transportation, agriculture, and other essential tasks.

We urge you to sign this petition and call on the government to take action to end the donkey skin trade. Thank you for your support.

The donkey skin trade is having a devastating impact on donkey populations around the world. According to the Donkey Sanctuary, an estimated 4.8 million donkeys are slaughtered for their skins every year. This means that almost half of the world's donkeys could be wiped out in the next five years.

Here are some specific examples of the population decline in donkeys due to the skin trade:

* In China, the donkey population has decreased by 77% since 1990.
* In Kenya, the donkey population decreased by 15.4% between 2016 and 2018.
* In Niger, the donkey population decreased by 40% between 2012 and 2016.
* In Burkina Faso, the donkey population decreased by 25% between 2016 and 2018.

The donkey skin trade is also having a negative impact on people who rely on donkeys for their livelihoods. Donkeys are used for transportation, agriculture, and other essential tasks in many parts of the world. The decline in donkey populations is making it more difficult for people to make a living and support their families.

It is important to note that the donkey skin trade is largely unregulated, so it is difficult to get accurate data on the true extent of the population decline. However, the available evidence suggests that the trade is having a devastating impact on donkey populations around the world.