Report donkey cruelty

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If you are concerned about the welfare of a donkey or mule through cruelty or neglect in Ireland, please contact us using the form below.

Alternatively, please call our welfare line on +353 022 49013 to speak to our experienced welfare team.

Office hours:

Monday-Thursday, 9.00am to 4.30pm
Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm

In order for us to investigate any welfare concerns it is important that we have as many details as possible. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Your details

Title

Firstname

Surname

Email confirmation

Telephone

Mobile

Country

Address lookup

Street address

Street address line 2

Townland

City

County

Eircode

Donkey owner details

Name of owner (if known)

Country

Address lookup

Street address

Street address line 2

Townland

City

County

Eircode

Telephone

Mobile

Donkey/mule details

Feet

Which of the following images would best indicate what the feet look like?

Please describe any visible wounds

Are there any signs of lameness?

Yes

Don't know

Are there any signs of parasites?

For example: lice, etc.

Yes

Don't know

Are there any signs of illness?

For example: discharge from the nose, lethargy, etc.

Yes

Don't know

Paddock area

Questions	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to clean water?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to appropriate feed/grazing?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to a clean environment?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is the environment free from hazards?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to available shelter?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there access to a comfortable resting area?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Is there an opportunity for regular exercise?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Are there opportunities for enrichment? For example: logs to chew, balls to play with, etc.	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A
Are there any other animals?	Yes	No	Don't know	N/A

Location

Please provide directions from nearest town/village to where the donkeys are located

If you know the Google Map GPS coordinates, please provide them below.

Latitude

Longitude

Other details

Is there any legal access, such as a footpath or public right of way?

Yes

Don't know

Have you reported your concern to any other organisation?

Yes

Which other organisations have you been in touch with?

When did you last see the donkey/mule?

If you don't know the exact date, please provide an approximate date.

Additional information

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Report donkey cruelty