As families flock to seaside resorts and farm parks this bank holiday, calls grow to protect the welfare of working donkeys

As families flock to seaside resorts and farm parks this bank holiday, calls grow to protect the welfare of working donkeys

For generations, the sight of donkeys plodding patiently along British beaches has been woven into the fabric of the great British seaside holiday. Children laughing atop saddled backs, families queueing for rides, and the gentle, familiar presence of these animals have long been associated with carefree summer memories. But new research from international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary suggests that behind some of these cherished t…