The petition titled ´stop donkey misery in Nepal´ was signed by 1036 people from countries like Nepal, India, US, UK, Italy, Australia, France, Germany, Norway, Mexico, Canada, South Africa, Netherlands, Belgium and others.
The purpose of the signature campaign, AWNN said in a press release, is to raise awareness to stop cruelty on working animals like donkeys. The petition demands concerned authorities and donkey-owners to introduce a care system for these animals that suffer from malnutrition, open sores, lacerations, and general neglect.
AWNN informed that its members have also urged the joint secretary to implement the Animal Transportation Act and have told Dr Dahal that AWNN wishes to participate in drafting of the Animal Welfare Act.
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