An Angus horse sanctuary has been given a galloping start to its fund-raising appeal.
Over £3000 in donations has come in the first week of the Dayzee Appeal by Mountains Animal Sanctuary, with further donations of supplies and services, while visitor numbers have doubled.
In a bid to safeguard the long-term care of its 140 horses, ponies and donkeys, the charity launched the appeal in the name of an orphaned Fallabella, an Argentinean miniature horse.
Dayzee is the campaign mascot and celebrated her first birthday with the children from Tannadice Primary School at the campaign launch.
Sanctuary manager Pam Taylor said, “The Dayzee appeal has had such a promising start and we’re delighted by the support we’ve had … Presents for Dayzee have come in all shapes and sizes and we can’t thank people enough for their generosity.
“It will help us to continue the good work of the sanctuary and provide a haven for those horses most in need.
“We’re thrilled with the donations received and also the numerous inquiries we’ve had from individuals looking to re-home horses.”
Following the appeal launch a veterinary supplies company donated over a tonne of horse feed and four of the sanctuary’s favourite animals were adopted.
Calls from across Scotland also offered caring homes for a number of horses.For more information visit www.mountainsanimalsanctuary.org.uk