Donkey charity ‘bursting at the seams’ as number in need of rescue grows

Donkey Sanctuary Ireland said the number of donkeys requiring to be rescued is escalating (Donkey Sanctuary Ireland/PA)

The number of donkeys requiring to be rescued is escalating in Ireland, leaving an animal charity “bursting at the seams”.

Donkey Sanctuary Ireland warned that the crisis is getting worse, and said it can now only take in animals in exceptional cases.