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Burren Animal Rescue Facing Service Cuts Following Funding Slash

A North Clare animal welfare charity says it will likely be reduced to covering emergency cases only following a funding cut.

Four organisations in this county received funding as part of a €6.4m government grant scheme, with €31,475 going to Second Chance Animal Rescue, €20,000 to Clare Animal Welfare and €10,000 to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

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While the Burren Animal Rescue in Tubber was allocated €20,475, it marks a 50% reduction on the grant the voluntary group received last year.

Chairperson Sheena Twist says they’re baffled by the decision.

Listen to the full interview here

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