END THE LIVE EXPORTS OF ANIMALS FROM IRELAND

PETITION   NOW ONLINE.

Please sign today and share on Facebook.

http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/end-the-live-exports-of-farmed-animals-from-ireland#

We offer discount vouchers for spaying/neutering of cats & dogs

Hollybarn Dog & Puppy Training are proud to be associated
& working with the Mayo SPCA

Studies have shown that owners who train a new or re-homed dog or puppy are more likely to bond with and more importantly want to keep and enjoy the new family member rather than owners who do no training with their new arrival at all.

We cover the following and more: Toilet Training, Nutritional Advice, Sit / Stay / Lie etc, Walking on a Lead, Jumping on people & furniture, Excessive Barking, Aggressive Behaviour, Running Away / Recall, Chewing & Digging, Chasing Cars, Noise Phobia, Separation Anxiety, Socialisation and more.

While you are away enjoying your holiday or short break, instead of your dog or puppy being boarded in a traditional kennels or boarding environment, they will stay with leading dog trainer, behaviourist and qualified Veterinary Nurse Emma Whelan in her own home in Claremorris in rural Co Mayo and have a holiday all of their own.

Breaffy Veterinary Clinic, Castlebar.   094 904 4832 (24 HOURS)

Mr Conal Finnerty, Skeldale Veterinary Clinic, Ballinrobe,   09495 41980 or 087 918 5350.

Brendan McCormick 09490 26777    &   Catriona Lowther 09492 54117

IRISH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION TRUST  -  NOW ONLINE!

www.iwrt.ie 

The Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation Trust (IWRT) exists to promote wildlife rehabilitation and improve wildlife welfare and conservation in Ireland.

The IWRT website is a rehabilitation resource offering information on IWRT conferences/courses, rehab guidelines, grants, international wildlife events, a forum etc. It is complementary to our practical wildlife first aid website -www.irishwildlifematters.ie                                             

 Pet friendly Cottage in a rural location yet 5 mins from Kiltimagh, 10 mins from Knock. Sleeps 7.   

Highly recommended!

 Cruelty to Donkeys can be reported to the Donkey Sanctuary

  Regional Welfare Officer 087 265 9957

Control of Dogs Act, 1986

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1986/en/act/pub/0032/index.html

Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act, 1992

 The Dog's Trust Ireland

In October 2009, our first centre in Ireland will open in Dublin. We’re very excited by the prospect of having small ones and tall ones, cheeky ones and squeaky ones, fluffy ones and scruffy ones, all ready to meet their new owners.

http://www.dogstrust.ie/dublin/

IRISH SEAL SANCTUARY

To Provide Shelter, Treatment and Rehabilitation for Rescued Marine Wildlife Found in Difficulty Around Ireland's Coast'

 Irish Seal Sanctuary
Dublin Office
Unit 12
The Beat Centre
Stephenstown
Balbriggan
County Dublin
Ireland

Telephone:00 353 1 835 4370
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The Sathya Sai Sanctuary Trust for Nature

Phone/Fax  00353 (0) 7196 66196 Website www.donkeys.ie  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Badger Watch Ireland 

Badger Trust promotes the conservation and welfare of badgers and the protection of their setts and habitats. 

Badger Watch Ireland 
Bernie Barrett, 5 Tyrone Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford, Ireland 
Tel: 010353 51 373876 
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Website: http://www.badgerwatchireland.ie

BirdWatch Ireland is the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. Our aim is the conservation of wild birds and their natural habitats. Established in 1968, we currently have over 14,000 members and supporters and a local network of over 20 branches nationwide. 

Birdwatch Ireland, P.O. Box 12, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Tel: 353 (0)1 2819878 Fax: 353 (0)1 2810997

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BAT RESCUE

MAYO ANIMAL WELFARE

Mayo Animal Welfare rescues abandoned, cruelly treated and injured animals, both domestic and wild. Rescued (domestic) animals are cared for in the Mayo shelter until new homes can be found.

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/whales/ireland/#cr

http://www.npws.ie/en/

We have had so many phone calls from people reporting 'stray' dogs over the last few days.   They are not 'strays' and some have already been collected by their owners.   These poor dogs have literally 'bolted' from home during recent thunderstorms.   Most dogs are normally terrified by storms and should be kept indoors if they are a housepet or safely in a shed or garage if they are outdoor dogs.   Because they just run and run in an attempt to get away from the noise of thunder they do not stop to mark their territory and therefore are unable to find their way home. 

Most worrying of all is that one or two have been wearing a collar but NONE were wearing an I.D tag, making it impossible for ourselves or the finders to reunite dog and owner.   We would remind people that the bye-laws of the County state that a dog should be wearing an I.D tag at all times and a fine would be imposed by the Dog Warden if the animal were handed over to her.   Please be a responsible pet owner and make life a little easier for all concerned.

Responsible ownership - Mayo SPCA

It takes a responsible person to be a good pet owner.

PETS IN HOT CARS:  please read the advice given here - TRAVELLING WITH DOGS: please read

A responsible pet guardian loves and cares for their pet. A pet can be a great addition to any family and can provide companionship for some elderly and lonely people. However, you must ensure you choose the right type of pet for your circumstances.

For the relationship to work well it is important to choose a pet whose personality and needs will match your lifestyle.

You should keep in mind when choosing a pet:

• - The ages of your family members;

• - Whether the dog/cat will be left on its own;

• - The type of accommodation you live in as if you rent you may require permission from your landlord;

• - Have you space for the breed of dog you want to own?

Before you actually get a pet it is important that you learn as much as you can about the different breeds. Seek advice from your local vet and from your local dog welfare and rescue groups.

Along with a new pet come many new responsibilities which will include:

• - Providing a happy home for your pet

• - Being aware of your pets health care and nutritional needs,

• - Training to control the actions of the pet,

• - Setting aside regular playtime

• - Setting aside regular time for grooming periods,

• - Cleaning up after the pet.

To provide sufficient protection for pets and families it is important to follow these simple guidelines:

• Always wash hands after handling pets

• Encourage children to wash their hands regularly

• Make sure that children wear shoes outdoors if pets have access to their playground

• Cover children's sandboxes when not in use.

• When in public places, keep your dog on a leash

• Prevent the spread of infection by using poop-scoops and poop bins.

• Ensure puppies start routine worming from the age of two weeks.

• Ensure kittens start routine worming from the age of six weeks.

• Treat your pet for worms regularly;

• Follow your vet's recommendations for vaccinations and other needs your pet may have.

SPAYING/NEUTERING

“Spaying and neutering brings your pet health and behavioural benefits.”

Spaying or neutering helps prevent many life threatening diseases and can head off some irritating behavioural patterns

One of the main aims of MAYO SPCA is to reduce the overbreeding which is prevalent throughout the County and Country.   Most cruelty and abandonment is caused through this and we have discounted rates available for neutering/spaying both cats and dogs.   Please be a responsible pet owner and contact us for details of vets.

Online Dog Licence

 You can now apply, pay for and receive your dog licence online within minutes. The system is known as iMadra and you will receive your dog licence electronically at the end of the short application process. You will not be posted a paper version of your licence. Please print or save your online dog licence for your records. For dogs normally kept outside of County Mayo please apply to your respective local authority or Post Office.

The system requires a valid email address, a valid credit/debit card and Internet Explorer v5.5(on Windows) or above. 

 http://www.mayococo.ie/dls/dlformwizard.aspx