Donegal Pet Rescue is to close because of a lack of volunteers.
The animal charity, which was set up 15 years ago, has helped to re-home literally thousands of cats and dogs across the county.
The decision has been met with shock by the many people the charity has helped with many messages of support and disappointment on social media.
A spokesman for the charity said they have tried to replace their animal foster co-ordinator but have failed to do so.
“Now with the increasing demand put on our services and the decrease in committed foster homes our committee have been left with the decision to begin winding down our services,” said a statement.
The charity currently has a number of animals in its care and over the next number of months they will continue to rehabilitate and re-home the animals.
“We will begin the process of contacting all our creditors and affiliated organisation to inform them of our decision. We will continue to advertise lost and found pets on our Facebook page,” added the statement.
A final message from the charity said poignantly: “It is with great sadness that we have come to this decision and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has helped us succeed over the years. Special thanks go out to everyone that has adopted and helped the charity in any way.”
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