The Quackers Memorial Pond Fund (Mapperton)

Quackers was a much-loved pet Indian Runner Duck who lived at Mapperton in West Dorset, England.

Unfortunately a visitor to the historic house and gardens let her dog off the lead, and the dog attacked Quackers. The dog owner then retrieved the injured duck and wrung its neck before throwing the dead Quackers into the long grass.

There are numerous signs at Mapperton asking visitors to keep their dogs on a lead because of the ducks and chickens. And while accidents can happen, it is upsetting that the dog owner left the scene without saying sorry.

The story of Quackers has touched hearts across the nation, following news articles in several national newspapers and the BBC.

We have therefore set up the Quackers Memorial Pond Fund to celebrate the life of our beloved Indian Runner duck.

The funds raised will be spent on the creation of a new pond which will attract wild ducks and other wetland species to Mapperton.

We will also plant trees, shrubs and aquatic plants in the pond, alongside a plaque to commemorate Quackers. In this way, we hope that her legacy will be the creation of a new wetland habitat which will provide a refuge for wild ducks and other wildlife for decades to come.

Please note that the more funds we raise, the larger the pond will be, and the greater the benefit will be for ducks and wetland wildlife.