Animal sanctuary forced to close makes heartbreaking plea to have remaining pets rehomed

An animal sanctuary that has been caring for all creatures great and small for nearly 40 years is to close its doors at the end of the month and has made a heartbreaking plea to the public to help find new owners for the cats, dogs, goat, guinea pigs and snake, that have yet to be rehomed.

In a statement on its Facebook page this evening Collon Animal Sanctuary on the Drogheda road run by Lynne Archer said it was no longer able to care for the animals "due to financial and health reasons" and posted profile cards of the animals they still hope to have rehomed.

"It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce that after 37 years that Collon Animal Sanctuary is closing our doors.

"It has been an extremely hard decision that's been looming for the the last while due to financial and health reasons.

"So as of the 31st of August 2020 Collon Animal Sanctuary will be no longer be in a position to care for the animals.

"While we have been working hard behind the scenes to rehome the animal's in our care we still have a small number that now need your help.

"Operating as a non-kill shelter we are urgently appealing for rescue offers for the six dogs still in our care, they really deserve a chance.

"We also have 2 Goats, a Snake, Guinea pigs and Cats that will need rescue or home offers.

Lynne Archer, Collon Animal Sanctuary. PHOTO: Seamus Farrelly Photo by Seamus Farrelly

"We are very grateful to have had the support of Westgate Veterinary Hospital with the various species of animals we have had in our care over the years, ranging from our beautiful boy Max, the Lynx who lived to a great age of 16yrs then all the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, foxes, snakes etc.

"We hugely appreciate everyone's generosity over the years, we have had wonderful support from too many to mention.

"It's breaking our hearts but sadly we just feel its time."

Anyone wishing to consider rehoming an animal should contact the sanctuary at (041) 982 6749 or email lynne@collonanimalsanctuary.com