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27.12.2023 - 08:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Dumfriesshire animal sanctuary has been a popular venue during the festive season – not least for its donkeys.
Santa even managed to take time out from his busy schedule to visit Clark’s Little Ark at Sanquhar where he met local youngsters and the animals.
Owner, Alison Shankly, established the sanctuary in memory of her animal-loving son, Clark.
Donkeys Jack, Victor, Dotty, Paddy and Seamus are popular at the site which also has Shetland ponies, sheep, geese and a host of other birds and animals.
Alison and her husband, Ian, are fully aware that their animals make people smile and feel happy and they know how much Clark loved them.
Care of the increasing collection of animals over the years has been helped by volunteers who have taken Clark’s Little Ark to their hearts and also give up their time to raise funds and organise open days.
It was a busy run into Christmas for the Ark crew and Santa’s visit was a huge success.
Alison said: “A big thank you to everyone who came to see Santa at Clark’s Little Ark on such a wet night.
“Thanks to everyone who helped get things ready, tidy up and to Andrew McDowall Jnr for taking photos. And, of course, Santa and his elves.
“Everyone got a small free gift from Santa and seemed to enjoy their visit.”
The only entry fee is a smile but it costs money to feed and care for the animals so fundraising is much appreciated and the Santa visit saw £202 raised from lucky squares, a raffle and donations.
The centre also has a new book published and a calendar for 2024 which are helping raise funds.
They are also grateful for recent donations of £200 received in memory of Janet Forbes-Sempill of Craigievar; £60 worth of shopping vouchers donated from staff from Key; the Moran
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