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Donkey Pushed, Rabbits at the Exhaust: Who Protects the Animals at Sant Antoni in Artà?

Animal Welfare Concerns Around Sant Antoni in Artà

Reports from Artà’s Sant Antoni celebration have prompted calls for stronger animal welfare rules and better control.

Published: April 22, 2026
Donkey Pushed, Rabbits at the Exhaust: Who Protects the Animals at Sant Antoni in Artà?

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Why are animal welfare concerns being raised about the Sant Antoni celebration in Artà?

Concerns were raised after reports and videos suggested that some animals were exposed to stressful and potentially harmful conditions during the procession in Artà. Witnesses described pushing a donkey, rabbits near exhaust fumes, and animals kept in cramped cages or in noisy surroundings. Animal welfare groups are not asking for the tradition to disappear, but for rules that better protect the animals involved.

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