Colin Bawden was among those who said something "ought to be done" to keep the animals safe from the blistering weather. "It seems wrong for them (donkeys) to be working on the hottest day when there is a warning in place. He later said he received a reply from North Somerset Council's Trading standards department saying it had spoken to operators about welfare measures in place. Despite this Mr Bawden said he thought it was 'disgusting' the animals were made to work in extreme temperatures. “In higher temperatures, donkeys will require some changes to their care in order to keep them healthy and comfortable.

Source: Daily Mirror July 21, 2021 17:07 UTC