Animal welfare farm saved after appeal raises £41,000

The animal shelter in Renfrewshire came close to shutting due to soaring costs and a recent dip in visitor numbers.

A farm and animal shelter in Erskine which was facing closure after 47 years has been saved after an online appeal.

Lamont Farm Project – which gives families the chance to meet a variety of animals including ducks, donkeys and llamas – came close to shutting its doors in February due to soaring costs and a recent dip in visitor numbers.

But an online appeal has turned things around, with more than £41,000 raised by the public.

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