Our Community & Values

LSDP exists because of the landholders, volunteers, researchers, vets, and rural families who believe in working animals, sustainable solutions, and practical approaches.

The LSDP collaborates with:
• Schools and training programs
• Rural landholders and producers
• Local councils and community groups
• Veterinarians and specialists
• Wildlife and predator-management professionals
• Volunteers, families, and rural youth
• Research teams interested in guardian animal development

We are a community-driven program built on:
Welfare • Transparency • Education • Practical outcomes • Farmers helping farmers

Last Stop Donkey Program

Beyond Guardianship

While guardian donkeys are our core focus, LSDP also supports:

  • School education programs
  • Community demonstrations
  • Donkey welfare advocacy
  • Rural mental health support through animal connection
  • Research partnerships
  • Training for students and volunteers
  • Industry leadership in guardian-animal best practice

A Program with Heart

Every donkey that comes through LSDP is treated with respect, patience, and clear purpose.

Every farmer who reaches out to us is met with honesty, support, and real-world guidance.

We are here to lighten the load, share the knowledge, and put guardian animals in the paddocks where they make the most difference.