Opened to the public in July 2008, the Donkey's Sanctuary in Leh is primarily funded by a South African photo-journalist Joanne Lefson while the local affairs are looked after by Stany Wangchuk. The animals here are primarily those who are not capable of any work, due to old age or disabilities, and have been abandoned by their owners. Not only do they get medical care and food here, but are also kept safe from street dogs. There are some baby donkeys here too mostly born here only and some pregnant ones as well. The male species are distinguished with red ribbons, while the female ones with yellow. The Sanctuary is located just off the road leading to Khardungla Pass, the highest motorable road in the world.