Hey, this one don't work at all.........LOL
Just got this little guy yesterday. He's the newest member of the family.
Posted on 05/12/2005 11:04:09 AM PDT by Red Badger
Council inspectors are to do spot-checks on Blackpool donkeys to make sure they are getting their full lunch break, officials said today.
Councillors discussed what a Blackpool donkey should get for lunch – and decided it should be about an hour.
Licensing inspectors will now swoop on the sand to ensure no donkeys are missing out on their employment rights.
The 200 animals, who are not in a union, must ferry tourists for rides along the resort’s beaches throughout the summer.
Council rules state donkeys must only work from 10am to 7pm, have an hour off for lunch, and must get each Friday off.
Blackpool Council today denied it is making an ass of itself by upholding the animal’s rights and said the rules have been in place for “donkey’s years.”
Officials said they want to ensure their donkeys are happy and healthy as they have been part of the resort’s history since Victorian times.
Notoriously stubborn animals, the donkey’s employment rights will be protected by the council’s donkey inspectors to ensure they are not being overworked by employers.
They will also get their annual ‘Donkey MoT’ by vets to ensure they are healthy enough to work.
They will line up on the sand on Friday while officials, accompanied by vets check their hooves, ears, protruding teeth and furry coats to ensure they are all in tip-top condition.
Any owners whose animal is not up to scratch does not get a donkey licence allowing them to operate in the town.
Inspectors will be doing spot-checks during the summer to ensure the animals are cared for properly.
The animals, which were first brought to Britain to toil down mines, must plod along the beach in the Blackpool sun, and rain, taking tens of thousands of children on £2 rides each season.
A council spokeswoman said: “We do spot checks throughout the summer season to make sure they are having a break.
“All the regulations have been put in place to ensure these animals are cared for as best we can.
“Some people might think it is quite a hard day on the beach with no break on a busy day.”
“It is an important part of our tourism business. We want the donkeys to be happy and healthy.”
She added: “The donkey’s Friday off is a by-law that has been in place for, well, donkey’s years.” s
Living on Burroghed time?
G Damnn - I'm a human and I get about 20 minutes to eat.
The animal rights activists would have animals treated better than people.
Now we know why the dems symbol is the donkey..........
Now we know why the dems symbol is the donkey..........
Cuter than a bug's ear aint he? That's great news! Now they'll be able to make it to the bank during the day, and can shop on a weekday to avoid crowds! ;)
Not to mention picking up the young'uns at Donkey-Day-Kare.....
He's cute. Good for you! Donk's are great. I sometimes take care of the donkeys at our local public stable, where I keep my horses, when the caretaker needs a day off. These stables are subject to city and state inspection, so I don't have any objection that the City of Blackpool is concerned with the welfare of their donk's. I don't believe that animals have "Rights" in the human sense, but the Almighty put mankind in charge of his creations and by implication, this makes us responsible for their wellbeing.
Sounds delightful. A mini version of the Garden of Eden but with chores. Enjoy...;^)
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