Kildare charity ‘devastated’ as men in balaclavas steal four animals
Kildare-based charity My Lovely Horse Rescue has been left devastated after a theft
A charity in Kildare has been left “absolutely devastated” after men in balaclavas stole four animals.
My Lovely Horse Rescue made an urgent appeal for help in getting the animals home on Facebook.
Three males, “dressed in tracksuits and wearing balaclavas,” were caught on CCTV stealing the four animals.
Three dogs and a Shetland pony were the victims.
Sarah, Indie, and Mo are the dogs, while the Shetland is called Lola.
“We are absolutely devastated… These four innocent animals have already been through so much in their lives. They deserve love, safety, and security. They do NOT deserve this,” the post on Facebook says.
“Someone knows something,” it added.
24/7 patrols of the farm are now taking place, because of “evil humans,” with plans for secure, high fences around the perimeter being made.
Groups from the team are also out searching for the animals.
My Lovely Horse Rescue is asking everyone to share the post, keep an eye out for the animals, contact the charity or the guards in Leixlip with information, report any attempts to sell or re-home the animals, and avoid approaching any suspects.
Hundreds of people have engaged with the social media post, with some describing the incident as “awful,” “disgusting,” and “heartbreaking.”