More than a dozen rescued horses may be homeless by the end of next month as their sanctuary, Funny Farm in Bidnija, is set to be developed into an agritourism resort, the volunteers who care for them have warned.

The sanctuary is home to 23 rescued horses, many of which have had a long history of abuse. The farm’s owner, however, is set to develop the 15-acre farm under a proposed agritourism government initiative.

The Animal Welfare Council provides assistance to voluntary organisations but has no land at its disposal for the setting up of sanctuaries.

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