A FUNDRAISER set up in the aftermath of the rescue of “the world’s loneliest sheep” Fiona has raised over £10,000.
The Fiona Fund has been set up by the farmers involved in the rescue of the ewe from the foot of cliffs in the Scottish Highlands.
Two charities – Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) and Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) have been chosen to benefit from donations made to the fund.
Ben Best, of Dalscone Farm in Dumfries – where Fiona now resides – said: “We know that Fiona, ‘The World’s Loneliest Sheep’, has touched the hearts of millions of people worldwide.
“We have had loads of requests about how to donate to her cause but she’s got everything she could ever need at Dalscone, but we’d love to raise some money for some very important charities that have been involved in her story and rescue.
“RSABI are a fantastic charity who work with farmers and the wider agriculture industries to provide a lifeline and someone to talk to during stressful times.
“They provide emotional, practical and financial support to people in all different roles in Scottish agriculture.
“Scottish SPCA do fantastic work for animal welfare across Scotland so we’d love to raise money for them to allow them to continue supporting farmers throughout Scotland.
“All funds raised will be split 50/50 between these amazing charities.”
You can donate to the fund by visiting www.justgiving.com/page/fionasfund
