ISPCA issues urgent public appeal as charity runs out of space for dogs

There are 360 animals in the ISPCA's care

The public is being urged to consider adopting a dog so the charity has the chance to make more space for other animals.

There are currently 360 animals in ISPCA care, of which 191 are dogs.

The ISPCA needs public support to continue their vital work, and to make room to help more animals that need to be admitted.

The charity provides sheltering, veterinary care, and rehabilitation for rescued animals who have been neglected, abused or cruelly treated.

The team confirmed their kennel space is just about at capacity.

Speaking about the rehoming crisis, ISPCA Alan Coyle, Head of the National Animal Centre in Longford said:

"It can be a real challenge to find new owners to adopt the large volume of animals currently in our care; our kennel space is just about at capacity, with a waiting list of more animals that need to be admitted from our Inspectors.

"We urgently need more animal lovers to consider adopting a pet and we have so many wonderful animals patiently waiting for their second chance of a happy new home.

"We want to ‘Clear the Shelters’ so we can accommodate more animals that need our help," Coyle shared.

The ISPCA is also offering some dog adoption initiatives to support adopters:

• 50% reduced adoption fee on dogs adopted from ISPCA Centres until 31st October 2024 to encourage the public to #AdoptDontShop. 
• 10% off voucher from Maxi Zoo pet stores
• You may also be eligible for 6 week’s free pet insurance* on dog adoptions.”

The team confirmed that larger dog breeds are being overlooked and stay in their care for longer.

Dogs adopted from ISPCA Centres are assessed, have a clean bill of health, and are vaccinated.

They will also be microchipped, treated for parasites and neutered/spayed.

There are ISPCA centres in Longford, Donegal, Mallow Wicklow, as well as Waterford.

"We work hard to ensure the best possible match between the animals in our care and potential adopters and would encourage members of the public to support our work”.

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