Manchester donkey sanctuary could close in 'devastating news'

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Animal lovers may soon have to say goodbye to the much loved Donkey Sanctuary. The sanctuary, in Abbey Hey, is home to a range of donkeys which members of the public are able to adopt and visit.

But, the charity behind the donkey sanctuary is now looking at closing the centre in order to 'adapt' and ensure they are 'making best use of donors' money'.

The Manchester sanctuary is one of a number at risk of being closed. Ivybridge, Birmingham and Leeds are also part of the consultation as well as Belfast which would become a small sanctuary and rehoming-centre. READ MORE: DWP apologises to 93-year-old woman with dementia after demanding £7,000 The subject of the closures will be discussed during a consultation process which commences the week beginning the 20th May, with all centres concerned being closed to visitors for the duration of the consultation.

A spokesperson for The Donkey Sanctuary said: "In common with many other charities and businesses, we must adapt if we are to continue making the biggest possible difference with our available resources. "We are entering a consultation process to look at ways of making best use of our donors' money and to ensure we are to continue to achieve our core mission of improving the welfare of donkeys in the UK and around the world." Despite the sanctuary's reasons for holding the consultation visitors and adopters of donkey's at the centre were quick to share their sadness at the 'devastating news' of the possible closure on Facebook.