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Donegal Donkey Sanctuary has reached put for help following the rescue of 12 'undernourished and bedraggled' donkeys earlier this week.
The sanctuary has set up a GoFundMe page for donations as they say taking in so many animals at one time is unprecedented and has taken a toll financially.
The donkeys were all rescued in one day, with many arriving with overgrown hooves and matted coats.
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The message on the GoFundMe reads,
“We need your help. Twelve donkeys taken in on the one day. Donegal Donkey Sanctuary was already stretched to the limit when we received a phone call about twelve unfortunate souls in desperate need of help. Our own sanctuary vehicle was not large enough to accommodate such a large group and we are very grateful to Alan for volunteering his jeep to help us bring them to safety.
“After a three and a half hour journey we encountered a sight that was much worse than anticipated. Twelve bedraggled souls with heads hung low, horribly overgrown hooves and a very evident lack of worming. Mostly undernourished they struggled to enter the horse boxes that were bringing them to safety.
“The journey back to the sanctuary was long as we had to drive very slowly to avoid causing any more stress to the already traumatised donkeys. They were so happy to see a cosy straw bed, a place of comfort to lie down and rest.
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“With safety reached the long road to recovery and a better quality of life begins and this is where we need your help. This sudden unexpected large intake is placing a huge burden on our finances which were already overstretched.
“We always strive to turn no soul away here at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary and this situation is no exception. Please help in any way that you can. No donation is too small. Thank you from all at DDS.”
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