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 […]


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 […]