Dr. Faith Burden

Or a working animal that's really valuable to its family and is part of that family.

But there comes a time when we have to say goodbye sometimes.

And with donkeys, because they live so long and we get so attached to them and they're so quiet about their suffering.

I think that is the hardest thing that I have to deal with is seeing animals that need to be let go, but then also seeing how devastated owners are.

But we love our animals and it's the last great thing

goodbye that we can give them so that that's the hardest part fundraising is always tough you know there are so many competing organizations and donkeys are associated with you know very often either something funny or some of the poorest people in the world but I always like to think if we help donkeys we're helping people too which makes it just so fantastic so yeah

Oh, every day, probably any time that I get to step away.

from budgets and you know managing people and actually get to go and spend time with donkeys whether it's here on one of our sanctuary sites in England or if it's in Ethiopia or India or

just getting that quiet moment with donkeys is such a privilege.

And also seeing, A, when you make a difference to an animal, how its life turns around.

But also, if you can help that donkey's family as well, it's such a wonderful feeling.

But there's nothing better than a donkey blowing gently

on the back of your hand saying, I'm here.

Could you come and scratch my ear, please?

They're just so gentle.

And I think that's the best bit is working with just such charismatic animals.

Go visit, go and support them, go and learn more, and then it will become a lifelong addiction.