Animals in Need Donegal allocated €64,250 under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme

Animals in Need Donegal has been allocated €64,250 under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme. 

Animals in Need Donegal is a non-profit charity that rescues stray and abandoned animals. The charity was a beneficiary of the €6,434,803 funding to 94 animal welfare charities nationwide. 

The funding provided this year continues to reward those organisations that have a proven track record in rehoming, providing education to the public on animal welfare, and guidance to prevent welfare problems in the future.

“The welfare of animals continues to be a priority for me and my Department,” Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD said. “In this regard, I am delighted to be in a position to provide the highest ever allocation under the grants programme to animal welfare charities throughout the country. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the staff and all the volunteers in these organisations for their dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for animals in their care.

"A pet can bring great joy, but with that comes responsibility. Owning and caring for a pet is a major, long-term commitment. New owners should ensure that they source their pet responsibly from a reputable source, such as a charity or a reputable breeder.”

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