Compromise

1 – License for companies that provide donkeys to events.

            Licensed groups would certainly evoke more reliability when people intend to hire this service. A well done inspection, conducted by trained staff of the United States Department of Agriculture, would guarantee a minimal standard of quality in animals’ wellbeing and in treatment toward them. Thence, hirers would be more confident when bringing them to their events. In addition, some animal welfare organizations can closely monitor some inspections and their requirements. If something comes out of the common sense in ethical treatment to animals, these organizations could be able to help these companies to improve their quality (animal welfare and staff training).

2 – More promotional material related to donkeys’ behavior.

            Both companies and animal welfare organizations could better provide more material regarding the real essence of these animals. This goal would be better achieved if many media entries were considered, such as television programs or advertisements, newspaper and magazines articles and virtual publicity. Thence, all kinds of target audience would receive the message and when people attend these events will already know what each donkey’s movement means. This can also contribute with self-conscience and decrease in speciesism, such as the terminology “jackass” or the expression “stubborn as a donkey”. Respect would rise toward these animals.

3 – An expert or professional present in each donkey ball event.

            This can contribute to better monitoring procedures during the games. That way, if some layman sees a donkey really stressed out, or behaving weirdly can immediately demand a professional care and intervention during the game. This could prevent animal welfare impairment or even some accident involving a donkey, a human or both. Thence, companies would have more reliability as well, and animal welfare organizations could ease their worries when it comes to injuries during games.