The Donkey Shelter UK released the following statement:
"We are absolutely shocked and appalled to learn that a donkey was made to parasail over a beach resort in Russia last week as part of an advertising publicity stunt.
The donkey was strapped to the parasail and catapulted into the sky and would have been severely distressed, fearful and traumatised during the 30-minute flight. Donkeys are sensitive creatures and prone to suffer with a fatal condition called hyperlipaemia (a stress-related illness); we therefore have serious concerns over the present health of this donkey.
This is the most senseless cruelty case we have ever seen in over 40 years of operation and we are truly shocked that anybody could treat a donkey in this way. The suffering endured by this poor animal is totally unacceptable and we hope that justice is brought to the individuals responsible for this mindless act of cruelty."
The news item can be viewed at:
http://www.care2.com/news/member/422216030/1815039
Please sign the petition at:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/condemn-the-parasailing-donkey-stunt
If you are able, please also write a letter to your local embassy asking that this matter be fully investigated including the use of a reward, that maximum penalties be applied to all involved, and every effort made to located the donkey, confiscate it and get it to sanctuary:
http://www.rusembassy.org/ 
