Animals In Need Donegal recently shared a heart-breaking update on social media about one of their rescued kittens, Hermes. According to the post, Hermes was witnessed being thrown out of a car window last weekend, which resulted in her suffering a broken leg. Despite the trauma and the cumbersome bandage she now has to wear, […]
Donegal faces alarming rise in pet abandonment and euthanasia rates
By Tara McCormack ANIMALS In Need Donegal embarked on a mission in 2006 to alleviate the suffering of animals. What started as a modest endeavour has grown over the years, as more people became aware of the group’s tireless work and joined the cause.Animals Advertisement Originally, Animals In Need focused on fundraising to support other […]
Disgust as 11 new born puppies found dumped in a turf bag in Carrigart
THERE was much disgust among the staff at Animals in Need in Donegal when 11 new born collie pups were found dumped in a turf bag in Carrigart yesterday evening. A spokesperson from Animals in Need said: “It’s one thing for your dog not to be spayed and let her have pups but to cruelly rip […]
Shock after dog owner asks vet to remove dogs teeth
A DOG in Donegal has been surrendered to a rescue centre after its owner requested a vet to remove his teeth after he started biting a car tyre. The dog is now in the care of Animals in Need in Donegal Town and the charity is on the lookout for a forever home for the […]
Rogue pig hogs the limelight
A large black pig that was spotted running loose near busy roads in Donegal Town has been safely captured following a multi-agency rescue effort. Donegal-based charity Animals In Need said the call out was one of their more unusual rescues. The charity received a call from the gardaí who required their assistance in catching the […]
Animals in Need braced for their busiest period
WITH many people out there recieving a furry friend this Christmas, Animals in Need Donegal are preparing for their busiest time of the year. Animals in Need are a voluntary organisation that help abandoned animals, mainly cats and dogs throughout county Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News, Animals in Need volunteer, Jitte McMullan said unfortunately after […]
Two week old kittens dumped in bin
TWO-week-old kittens were found dumped in a bin outside a Ballybofey takeaway, sealed in a bag filled with water. Luckily for the two tiny kittens, their cries were heard and they were found – distressed and soaking wet but miraculously still alive. Their finders brought them home, dried them off and warmed them up and […]
Shock as starving greyhound left by roadside
‘This is one of the worst cases of neglect and cruelty I’ve seen for a while. He had all but given up.”
Gardai catch Killybegs kitten dumper
GARDAI in Killybegs have identified and questioned a man who dumped a box containing 17 tiny kittens outside a local butcher’s shop last month.
Boxing star Jason shows support for dumped kittens
Professional boxer is a ‘knock out’ with Animals in Need volunteers and rescued kittens