THREE donkeys have become purr-fect new neighbours for 150 cats at a rehoming centre.

Twinkle, Holly and Star have taken up residence at Cats Protection’s national centre at Chelwood Gate, near Lewes.

The charity has partnered with the Devon-based Donkey Sanctuary to welcome their new arrivals.

Head of operations Tanya Vigus said: “We are always keen to work alongside other animal charities which share our beliefs and hopes for a better world for all animals.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Twinkle, Star and Holly to our headquarters and we know they will be much-loved by both visitors and staff alike.

"We very much hope that the partnership will promote the respective rehoming schemes of both charities."

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Welfare Adviser for Sussex Mark Kerr, said: “These lovely three donkeys had quite a challenging start to life before coming in to our care and now that they are fully recovered I am delighted to see them settling in to their new home.

“They’re such friendly, inquisitive donkeys that I know they will adore the attention from all the animal-loving visitors at Cats Protection.

“A number of our Donkey Sanctuary farms in Devon have also rehomed much-loved cats from Cats Protection and they are really popular with visitors and staff.”