A fundraiser for the family of Adam Watts, who was killed by a dog this week, has now raised over £35,000 since it was set up two days ago.
An initial target of £5,000 had been set but £35,747 has now been donated to Adam’s loved ones.
Nearly 1,200 people have donated to the fund, which is likely to continue rising into next week.
Residents of Auchterhouse were left shell-shocked by the death of the 55-year-old on Wednesday afternoon.
The father-of-five owned Juniper Kennels and Cattery in the village, where the attack happened.
Police attended but Mr Watts was pronounced dead at the scene.
Adam leaves behind five sons. His wife, Eileen, died of cancer in 2013.
Janine Sturgeon of the charity Save Our Seized Dogs launched the JustGiving page in connection with dog fostering charity Salt’s Helping Hounds Rescue.
Thousands of pounds had been donated within hours of the fundraiser’s launch.
Janine said: “It is a measure of just how respected and loved Adam was that we have raised such a phenomenal amount of money and exceeded our target in such a short space of time.
“We are going to keep the fundraiser active to raise the maximum amount we can to help Adam’s boys and family.
“Thank you all for the amazing support you have shown for Adam’s family during what must be for them the most devastating and heartbreaking time.”
Janine added: “Save Our Seized Dogs and Salt’s Helping Hounds Rescue, who have both worked closely with Adam, are devastated at the tragic loss of Adam Watts, [which happened] whilst working with the dogs he loved and was so passionate about.
“His awful loss just a few days before Christmas leaves behind Adam’s five young sons who he was so incredibly proud of, having already dealt with the loss of their mother in 2013.
“Adam’s family have always supported many charities and they are valued members of their local community.
“We are raising funds to help his five lovely boys and family to ease the burden of any costs that may arise from his untimely death and for the family to use at their own discretion.”
Janine said the fundraiser has been arranged in agreement with Adam’s sister and niece.
Anyone who wishes to donate can visit the JustGiving page.
