Animal Aid founder to close down charity

AN ANIMAL charity is closing its doors after 13 years in Guernsey.
Animal Aid at Forest Road will cease to operate after Sunday 2 May, founder Sue Vidamour (pictured) revealed to the Guernsey Press this week. And it will not take in any more animals after today.
In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, she cited long hours, health problems and a complete disillusionment with animal welfare policy in the island as the three main reasons behind the decision. She also said she has been hurt by ‘the constant, personal criticism’ she had received during her time at the helm.
Despite that the 61-year-old said the move, which will also see the family-owned Tudor Lodge and land at the Deer Farm – the charity’s base for more than a decade – put on the market, was the most difficult of her life.
In her frankest interview ever, the lifelong animal rights campaigner said she wanted to tell the public, who had shown the centre such support, exactly why Animal Aid must close. But she was also keen to set the record straight on her views, her public profile and the charity’s finances. (from thisisguernsey)

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