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19/07/2010
Dog Breeding Establishments Bill passed through the Dail
01/07/2010
ISPCA Welcomes the Wildlife Amendment.
10/05/2010
I've found a baby....
11/12/2009
Leg Wax Fundraiser for the ISPCA
20/10/2009
Please keep your pets safe this Halloween
10/09/2009
World Animal Week
01/06/2009
Please Don't Leave Your Dog in The Car
27/02/2009
Laois Man Convicted of Cruelty to Two Boxer Dogs
07/09/2008
Commission urged to prohibit cloning for food after MEPs vote to support ban
03/07/2008
Politicians call to end bullfighting backed by the WSPA
The ISPCA welcomes the passing of the new Dog Breeding Establishments Bill through the Dail.
19/07/2010
ISPCA mounts large scale dog rescue
The ISPCA is seeking new homes for a number of dogs rescued from deplorable conditions in Co. Laois.
06/07/2010
Regulation of Dog Breeding Establishments.
Advice on what to do if you discover young wildlife.
29/04/2010
The Facts about the Proposed Dog Breeding Bill
A coalition of vets and trusted Irish animal welfare organisations work together to correct mis-understandings about dog breeding legislation
29/04/2010
Grim Discovery of Over Twenty Dead Feral Goats.
The ISPCA is investigating the grim discovery of over twenty dead feral goats on Inch-McDermott Island on Lough Ree.
22/04/2010
Laois man jailed and banned from owning animals for life – Boxer dogs found in state of decomposition
A Laois man who allowed his two Boxer dogs to starve to death has had his 5 month sentence upheldeen jailed and banned from ever again owning an animal.
13/04/2010
Pedigree Dog Adoption Drive Campaign
The ISPCA is delighted to support the Pedigree Dog Adoption Drive Campaign again this year which is designed to raise public awareness about the plight of stray and abandoned dogs in Ireland. Another key element of the campaign is to promote responsible do
29/03/2010
Animal A&E
Animal A&E Back on our screens Wednesday 31st March at 7.30pm.
22/03/2010
ISPCA Exposes Reality of Puppy Farming in Ireland
ISPCA Exposes Reality of Puppy Farming in Ireland
as Wexford SPCA seize dogs kept in dreadful conditions.
18/03/2010
Shocking neglect of a Bedlington Terrier
as Wexford SPCA seize dogs kept in dreadful conditions.
Shocking neglect of a Bedlington Terrier, horrified dedicated volunteers.
04/03/2010
Dog Breeding Bill
Veterinary profession, Irish Kennel Club and welfare groups strongly welcome imminent introduction of Puppy Farm Legislation
16/02/2010
ISPCA WELCOMES LIFE BAN ON OWNING ANIMALS FOR FARM EQUINE CRUELTY CASE
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has welcomed the life ban on owning animals and 23 month sentence handed down to Simon O’Dwyer Snr. of Garrue, Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny in Kilkenny District Court, today 16th February 2010.<
15/02/2010
Rare Buzzard Shot
An injured buzzard was found lying on the ground at the Rock, Mountmellick, Co Offaly. Upon veterinary assessment, it was discovered that the bird of prey had been hit by pellets.
10/02/2010
1st Irish Veterinary Nurse Awards
1st Annual Veterinary Nurses Congress, 22nd May 2010, which is being held in Tullamore, Co.Offaly.
28/01/2010
ISPCA appeals for donations
The ISPCA is appealing for donations to help the charity in providing much needed and extremely costly veterinary care for Hank, a three and a half year old Dogue de Bordeaux.
28/01/2010
Dog rescued from Arklow marsh
A tricolour terrier type dog which had been stranded for at least three days on marshes beside the Avoca River in Arklow, Co. Wicklow
19/01/2010
Dog Breeding Establishment Bill 2009
Response to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
11/01/2010
ANIMALS AT RISK DUE TO COLD SNAP, SAYS ISPCA
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has called on pet owners to be particularly vigilant of their animals during the current cold snap to avoid cases of unnecessary suffering arising.
05/01/2010
ISPCA HAILS LANDMARK EQUINE CRUELTY Guilty Plea.
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has welcomed the guilty plea of Simon O’Dwyer Srn. of Garrue, Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny in Kilkenny District Court,
23/12/2009
Irelands Animal A & E
New Series: 19:30 Wednesday 6th January 2010
With moving, real-life, medical drama from inside some of Ireland’s busiest Veterinary Clinics and some amazing heart-warming stories.
22/12/2009
Thank You to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
With moving, real-life, medical drama from inside some of Ireland’s busiest Veterinary Clinics and some amazing heart-warming stories.
The ISPCA National Animal Centre would like to sincerely thank the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, for the generous grant of €108,000 to assist the ISPCA in its continued nationwide services for Animal Welfare in Ireland.
21/12/2009
Little Donkey
Abandonment of elderly donkey
17/12/2009
Dog found in Kilkenny with Horrific Injuries
Four very brave men endured their legs being waxed to fundraise for the ISPCA
08/12/2009
Flood Victim
An elderly Yorkshire terrier was discovered during the recent flooding in Cork city centre and was rushed to a local veterinary surgery where it was found he had a serious intake of rain water and that his lungs were flooded.
20/11/2009
Sheep Attacks
After a recent spate of sheep attacks, The ISPCA strongly urges dog owners to be responsible for their animals.
16/11/2009
Mullingar man convicted of cruelty to a horse –November 2009
Each year veterinary practices all over Ireland are inundated with dogs and cats that have become victims of fireworks and bonfires.
19/10/2009
Seven Puppies Found Alive in Fertiliser Bag
A terrible discovery of 7 live newborn puppies discarded in a fertilizer bag, in a remote area of Mayo.
06/10/2009
Scruffs Dog Show in Aid of the ISPCA
The dog show at Belvedere House was a great event.
01/10/2009
ISPCA Launch New Range of Christmas Merchandise
Beautiful new range of ISPCA Merchandise now available for Christmas.
01/10/2009
When times are tight, animals are often the first to feel the pinch….
Ireland may be facing tough times but for many of our animals, the credit crunch is now casting a shadow of suffering and neglect.
11/09/2009
Scruffs Dog Show, Belvedere House, Mullingar on Sunday 4th October
October 4th – 10th 2009
01/09/2009
Summer Deluge Sinks ISPCA Festival
Due to the inclement weather in the midlands, the ISPCA has cancelled its Annual Festival.
24/08/2009
The ISPCA is seeking sponsored runners for:
I'd run 100 miles for you, would you run 26 for me?
01/08/2009
ISPCA calls for urgent introduction of wild animal welfare legislation
Following recent public debate on RTE’s Liveline regarding circus animal welfare, the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is calling for the urgent introduction of legislation regarding the use and importation of wild animals in Ireland.
01/08/2009
ISPCA Annual Festival
Due to the inclement weather, the Date of the ISPCA Annual Festival has been changed to the 26th and 27th September
10/07/2009
Yet Another Victim of the Credit Crunch
Pony left to suffer in pain
18/06/2009
Date For Your Diary
ISPCA Annual Festival Dates Announced
17/06/2009
Terrible Animal Cruelty
Fourteen Dead Puppies Dumped*please note pictures may cause distress
02/06/2009
Well Done Mini-Marathon Ladies
Temperatures can rapidly increase
30/03/2009
Tail Docking in Dogs and Other Acts of Mutilation in Animals
Tail Docking in Dogs and Other Acts of Mutilation in Animals
18/03/2009
Positive Horsemanship Course
Dog owner who starved two Boxer dogs to death faces jail
02/02/2009
EU Commission Update
Commission closes two nature protection cases against Ireland
27/01/2009
Conviction in Edenderry Pony Case
A mother and daughter were convicted of animal cruelty and banned from keeping equines for 10 years at Edenderry District Court on Monday 26th January
12/01/2009
EU Czech Presidency Animal Welfare Priorities
The Czech Republic has announced its work plan and priorities for its EU presidency the coming six months. The Czech to-do list includes a number of animal welfare issues
09/01/2009
Thank You to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
ISPCA granted €100,000 by Minister Brendan Smith TD
09/01/2009
Thank You to Rosanna Davison from the ISPCA
Rosanna Wins €74,000 for the ISPCA
07/01/2009
Pedigree to Launch Dog Adoption Drive Campaign
The ISPCA is delighted to support the Pedigree Dog Adoption Drive. The campaign is designed to raise public awareness about the plight of stray and abandoned dogs in Ireland. The drive will also highlight the work of organisations such as the ISPCA who car
05/01/2009
Winning Streak - New Year's Eve Celebrity Special
This New Year's Eve, Celebrity Rosanna Davison will represent the ISPCA in the Winning Streak game show on RTE 1.
05/01/2009
Minister Smith Awards €1.25 million in funding to 110 Animal Welfare Organisations
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr Brendan Smith T.D., today announced details of ex-gratia payments totalling €1.25m to 110 organisations involved in the direct delivery of animal care and welfare services to assist in their work during
17/10/2008
Roscommon Man convicted of cruelty to horse
A man with an address at Ballymurray, Roscommon was convicted of animal cruelty at Roscommon District Court yesterday, 16th October 2007. The charge related to a grey filly discovered at lands at Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon on Thursday 23rd No
09/10/2008
Donegal man convicted of cruelty to dog
ISPCA News Release, 2 October 2008
A man pled guilty to cruelty to a German Shepherd dog at Letterkenny District Court today, 2nd October 2008.
ISPCA Inspector Kevin McGinley responded to a complaint from a concerned member of the public
07/09/2008
World Animal Week - Love Your Pets
A man pled guilty to cruelty to a German Shepherd dog at Letterkenny District Court today, 2nd October 2008.
ISPCA Inspector Kevin McGinley responded to a complaint from a concerned member of the public
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is backing Members of the European Parliament (MEP’s) in their bid to ban bullfighting by urging the public to put pressure on their local politician.
In a 'Written Declaration' to the Europea
03/07/2008
Eurogroup delighted as EU bans the import of wild-caught birds for the pet trade
In a 'Written Declaration' to the Europea
Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the new Regulation agreed today by the European Commission’s Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, which bans the import into the Community of birds caught in the wild.
25/06/2008
Commission urged to ban seal products immediately after new evidence of cruel practices
Animal welfare organisations from all over Europe, including IFAW, HSI and the ISPCA, are today calling on the European Commission to ban seal products immediately after fresh evidence emerged of cruel and wasteful practices in the ongoing seal hunt in Can
07/05/2008
Portlaoise Woman Banned from Keeping Dogs
A woman was convicted of animal cruelty at a special sitting of Portlaoise District Court today. The charges related to large numbers of dogs which she kept in appalling conditions at a rented house in, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
14/03/2008
The Canadian Seal Hunt - Save His Skin, Ban The Trade
In a few weeks, hundreds of thousands of defenceless seal pups will be slaughtered in Canada. The Canadian Royal Commission on Seals and Sealing confirmed that the scale and conditions of the commercial seal hunt make it impossible to effectively control t
