Donkey given to council set to be taken to animal sanctuary which has large number of animals in need of homes

Last week a Deputy District Judge has granted Derry City Council and Strabane District Council permission to euthanise an abandoned donkey if it cannot be rehomed.

Derry Magistrates Court heard that the animal had been found in a neglected state at 129 Crockmore Road in Claudy Road.

A Council solicitor said the owner of the animal could not be located, despite a court notice had been served on the property.

It is currently in the care of the council and has been treated by a vet.

A council spokesperson said the donkey would be taken to an animal sanctuary which had a number of animals which needed re-homed.

A spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council said: "As part of normal operations in relation to animal welfare cases and the re-homing of animals, the Animal Welfare service contacts a number of registered sanctuaries which may take in the animals at risk. In relation to this case, contact was made with a registered sanctuary and the animals will be taken by the sanctuary once the appeal period has expired. 

“The Donkey Sanctuary would be really willing to discuss rehoming in general as they have a large number of animals in care for rehoming. The Donkey Sanctuary contact is Jane Bruce - 07557922358 or Welfare Office 00353 2248398."