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Donegal dog rescued on Christmas Day recovering from surgery

An injured dog rescued by Donegal Animals In Need (AIN) on Christmas Day successfully underwent surgery during the week and is now recovering. The dog, named Dee, was found lying in the road in Inishowen, having been hit by a car. The Gardaí who ...

16 Jan 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Donegal dog owners to face increases in on-the-spot fines for roaming dogs

The Department of Rural and Community Development has announced an increase in on-the-spot fines for owners of dogs that are left to wander or are not under their owner’s control. From the 1st December 2023, the owners of loose dogs are liable ...

16 Nov 2023 at 12:33

Donegal Live

Overbreeding of dogs still a major problem in Donegal - Animals in Need

The vast majority of unwanted dogs in Donegal are collies. This has been the case since Animals In Need (AIN) was founded and the charity is currently inundated with collies coming in both from the Letterkenny Pound and being surrendered ...

10 Mar 2022 at 20:33

Inishowen MD

Three kittens are ‘in urgent need of a home’ in Inishowen

Three kittens are “in urgent need of a home” in Inishowen. The lady who is taking care of them already has pets and cannot afford to keep them. READ NEXT: Watch: Viral TikTok of diving dolphin display at Downings Murder Hole Beach ...

28 Aug 2025 at 11:33

Features

Busy Start to the Year for Animals in Need Volunteers

The New Year has started with a bang for Animals In Need’s (AIN) cat rescuers. No sooner had the year began than AIN had to take in two cats that were both surrendered by their owners. But then on Friday, AIN received a call from ...

14 Jan 2024 at 19:33

Local News

Your empty bottles or cans can be used to help Donegal Animals in Need charity

Donegal Animals in Need are asking for any bottles or cans intended to be returned over the festive period to be donated. They have several drop-off points for people to donate their bottles and cans with the return logo, with ...

26 Dec 2024 at 12:33

Donegal News

Dog Fosterers Needed in the Donegal Town Area - Animals in Need

Animals In Need (AIN) are seeking new dog fosterers to join their ranks, preferably in the Donegal Town area or surrounds. With so many dogs being surrendered or rescued lately, including 13 large dogs who were rescued from a ...

04 Feb 2022 at 20:33

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Animals in Need is appealing for help to transport colonies of sick cats

Animals in Need is appealing for help to deal with colonies of sick cats. The animal charity is requesting volunteers to help gather the cats and transport them to the vet. The first colony identified is located in ...

29 Jul 2025 at 12:33

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Any unwanted teddies or toys? Teddies for Puppies is coming to Letterkenny

A Teddies for Puppies collection is being held in Letterkenny. The campaign aims to collect teddy bears and dog toys for dogs currently in Irish pounds. Over 7,000 dogs entered Irish pounds last year. There will ...

25 Jul 2025 at 15:33

Local News

Horror as dead kitten - presumably suffocated - found in a bag on Donegal roadside

Animals In Need Donegal has described the horror of being informed that a kitten was found dead, having possibly been suffocated, in a bag which was then dumped at a roadside. The kitten was found in Falcarragh,...

18 Oct 2025 at 12:33

Christmas In Donegal

Animals In Need Donegal nominated for The Big Christmas Giveback

Animals In Need has been nominated in The Big Christmas Giveback, a national competition which aims to shine a light on the positive work happening in local communities across Ireland. AIN is a non-profit ...

09 Nov 2025 at 19:33

South Donegal

Animals in Need: The Dangers of ‘Free to Good Homes’ adverts

Despite recent clampdowns on ‘free to good homes’ adverts for animals on social media, some are still appearing. There are so many horror stories attributed to these adverts, it really is unwise to give ...

27 May 2022 at 16:33

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