The public and animal lovers from around the world have responded magnificently to a campaign aimed at saving the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary.
Donegal Daily yesterday revealed how centre operator Danny Curran and his staff at the Raphoe sanctuary were on the verge of closing.
Danny told us how they were facing a financial crisis and faced giving up the 73 donkeys on their books.
The centre, which opened in 2006, has helped rehabilitate and rehome more than 600 donkeys.
Now, just 24 hours after setting up a Go Fund Me page, the Sanctuary is winning the battle to keep its gates open.
As of this morning, the Go Fund Me page to keep the centre open had raised a staggering €26,000.
The sanctuary is hoping to raise at least €35,000 in a bid to secure its immediate future and save its long-term home.
Donations have flooded in from around the world for the not for profit group who refuse to turn away any abandoned donkey.
An emotional operator Mr Curran told us that he was genuinely humbled by the response of people.
“I know people hold a special place in their hearts for animals and donkeys are often animals which are not immediately thought of.
“But I honestly never thought that the response to save the sanctuary would be as good as this. People have just been wonderful.
“I understand times are still tight for many people but people have dug in and given us small and large donations and we appreciate every one of them.
“I cannot tell you how thankful and relieved we are that the sanctuary will remain open and that we can begin to plan for the donkeys we have in our care.
“The thought of closing the centre and what would happen to the 73 donkeys if we had to do that is something which has given us all here sleepless nights.
“We might get a good night’s sleep now but we’ll have to be up early in the morning as the work only begins now thanks to the good nature and generosity of people out there,” he said.
If you would like to help the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary to keep its doors open please see the Go Fund Me page at https://www.gofundme.com/donegal-donkey-sanctuary-sos
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