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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Rafer and Redford join in Sheaffer's outrage

Our dear friend Sheaffer has posted this about the Russian donkey who was harnessed and parasailed up and down a beach by the Sea of Asov.

We were alerted to the story first by a camera-obscura reader, and appreciate the information and heads up.

Please join all our donkey friends and family in expressing outrage against this act of extreme cruelty to an innocent donkey.

If you live in the US, you can contact the US Ambassador to the Russian Federation, John Beyrle, at:

U.S. Embassy in Moscow

Bolshoy Deviatinsky Pereulok No. 8
Moscow 121099, Russian Federation
Tel: +7 (495) 728-5000, fax: 728-5090
(Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Washington)
Consular e-mail (for questions regarding visas and other consular services): consulMo@state.gov

Let him know that you want this act investigated and punished to the full extent of the law. 
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9 comments:

  1. ponymaidJuly 25, 2010 at 2:32:00 PM EST

    Thank you, Billie. United we stand against this act of selfish, senseless thuggery perpetrated against an innocent, terrified donkey. It seems the landing was a rough one, with the donkey being dragged to the point of near-death on the beach. If I can find photos of the criminals, I will post them on my blog so we can see what the face of evil actually looks like.

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  2. Grey Horse MattersJuly 25, 2010 at 4:55:00 PM EST

    What a bunch of jerks. I hope they catch them and prosecute them. How can anybody nowadays think this is a good idea. The poor donkey. I'm hoping he will get a good home after this and rehabilitation with caring people.

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  3. billieJuly 25, 2010 at 4:59:00 PM EST

    Sheaffer, I saw a still shot of the donkey in the air, but cannot bring myself to watch the video footage. I cannot imagine being on a beach and seeing this atrocity in person. :/

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  4. billieJuly 25, 2010 at 5:02:00 PM EST

    Arlene, I hope he gets a caring, loving home too.

    I have a few thoughts on how the offenders might be brought to justice, involving harnesses and ropes and being dragged to the courthouse against their wills. (okay, maybe not REALLY, but good grief - it's hard to imagine these people even have brains, much less nerve endings...)

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  5. forever in blue jeans, BethJuly 25, 2010 at 5:41:00 PM EST

    I just don't know what to say - unbelievable thoughtless cruelty - I am relieved to see this news You Tube report that says the owner turned himself in and the donkey has been vet checked and is, at least, physically ok.

    http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/07/21/parachuting-donkey-frightens-russian-beachgoers/

    I do think the public outcry quite probably saved this donkey, and other hapless creatures a similar fate. I hope so.

    Beth and Cookie,
    in Virgina

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  6. billieJuly 25, 2010 at 5:58:00 PM EST

    I'm glad the donkey was able to finally be checked out physically - although what I just read indicates that the authorities are not filing abuse charges, which I think is ridiculous.

    The owner of the donkey should not be allowed to own animals of any kind after a stunt like this.

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  7. ClaireJuly 26, 2010 at 2:50:00 PM EST

    why not also write to the russian ambassador to the US?

    Official Representative & Liaison Officer
    of the Ministry of Interior of the Russian Federation

    Contact information:

    VALERY ETNYUKOV

    2650 Wisconsin Ave, NW
    Washington, DC 20007

    Phone: (202) 338-3263

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  8. Dougie DonkJuly 27, 2010 at 6:11:00 AM EST

    If you are emailing any of the embassies, please make it clear that you will withhold your cash from anything associated with Russia. Money talks far more loadly than outrage!

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  9. billieJuly 27, 2010 at 8:25:00 AM EST

    Thanks, Claire, and Dougie for additional good tips!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment - I love reading them and respond as often as I can. I also love comments that add to the original post, so feel free to share your own experiences, insights, and thoughts.