MY Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) are appealing for help in finding four animals stolen from their base at Moyvalley, Co Kildare last Sunday, November 8th. Among the animals taken was a Shetland pony named Lola, as well as three dogs.

Three males, dressed in tracksuits and wearing balaclavas, were captured on CCTV entering the farm after the last checks had been completed. The pony was on the main yard at the farm when taken while the dogs were taken from their kennels.

A spokesperson for the registered charity said they have had absolutely no leads “which is very worrying. These animals have already been through enough.”

MLHR has appealed to anyone who any information to contact the Gardaí in Leixlip or the charity itself.

Gardaí confirmed they are investigating the matter and told The Irish Field: “Gardaí in Kildare are investigating the theft of animals that occurred at My Lovely Horse Rescue, located in Moyvalley, Co Kildare, on Sunday, November 8th, 2026 at 10.10pm.

“The Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have been in the vicinity between 9.30pm and 11pm that night. Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 6667800.”

Shop vandalised

Separately, the charity shop My Lovely Vintage Edenderry, from which all funds go to MLHR, was broken into and vandalised last week with windows smashed and items destroyed inside the premises.

“There is no money in this shop. It is a charity shop. Every single penny we raise goes towards helping us run My Lovely Animal Horse Rescue and care for the animals who depend on us,” a statement said.

“We honestly cannot understand why someone would do this. We are already working so hard, taking one step forward and what feels like 20 steps backwards. This is another devastating blow for our little rescue.”