Three animal charities in Donegal are to benefit from a €6 million national fund.
The money announced by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue focuses on supporting charities involved in rehoming dogs and recognises that 2023 has been a particularly challenging year in terms of dog welfare and for those working to rescue, protect and rehome dogs.
The highest allocation in Donegal goes to Animals in Need, Donegal Town – receiving €55,200.
While €32,400 has been set aside for the ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Letterkenny and €27,850 for Twin Towns Lost & Found Dogs in Killygordon.
Minister McConalogue is urging anyone looking to purchase a dog to consider rehoming one:
