Donkey stolen from Llandeilo could die of heartbreak, owner says

Amy fears the donkeys could die from the stress of being separated from each other

The owner of a stolen 20-year-old former Blackpool donkey has pleaded for his safe return, warning he could die of heartbreak.

A £1,000 reward has been offered to return Winston, who was reportedly stolen from a field near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, on 9 December.

Both Winston and his companion Rudy were bought by Amy Doran's family when they moved to Wales from Kent.

Amy, 39, said Rudy was "pining" and warned donkeys could die of separation.

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Winston disappeared from a field in Taliaris when Amy and her family were away for the weekend.

Amy's four-year-old daughter, Bella, has written to Santa as part of their appeal

She said she feared someone had taken the "very trusting, elderly donkey" for a nativity play or similar event.

"What the person who's stolen him probably doesn't realise is that donkeys can die from separation, they can die from a broken heart. They don't realise the after-effects," she said.

Amy's four-year-old daughter, Bella, has issued a photo appeal with the caption: "Dear Santa, this Christmas please bring my donkey home."

Amy said her daughters, Bella and Gracie, three, were "absolutely devastated" by the theft of a much loved family pet.

"I don't care if somebody dumps him in a field. All I care about is getting him back," she said.