15 December 2011 Last updated at 15:14 ET

Green Meadow Animal Sanctuary saved by public donations

Daphne and Cliff Wain feared their animals would have to be destroyed

An animal sanctuary in the West Midlands has been saved from closure after the public donated £15,000.

The Green Meadow Animal Sanctuary at Pattingham, Wolverhampton is home to 150 farm animals including sheep, goats and horses.

The sanctuary faced a funding crisis after losing its main benefactor.

Daphne Wain, who runs the sanctuary, said: "I've just got to keep that momentum going, but right now the animals are safe."

The sanctuary looks after animals rescued from slaughter, abandonment or neglect.

The sanctuary blames a lack of rain for a poor crop of grass on the 39-acre site, which has meant it has had to buy hay to feed their animals.

According to the owners, it costs £2,500 a month for feed, bedding and vets' bills for the animals.

Mrs Wain said: "People around this area, Birmingham, and as far as Swindon have raised money to keep this place alive.

"I just felt like I was going to lose all my animals and it does upset you because you've had them for years."