NEED A VET! Breaffy Veterinary Clinic, Castlebar. 094 904 4832 (24 HOURS) Brendan McCormick 09490 26777
Catriona Lowther 09492 54117
Cruelty to Donkeys can be reported to the Donkey Sanctuary Sinead Fitzgerald on 022 49013 or email
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Regional Welfare Officer 087 265 9957
NEED A GROOMER!
Yvonne Eckhart. 094 967 6855 / 087 966 4359 (Provides boarding in-house for small dogs)
 
Hollybarn Dog and Puppy Training Ireland specialise in dog training and behaviour problems. Our goal at Hollybarn Dog and Puppy Training Ireland is to teach you and your family how to train and interact with your dog so you can have the pet you always wanted. Hollybarn Dog Training was set up in Ireland and is run by Irish Dog Trainer and qualified Veterinary Nurse Emma Whelan dip.vn.rvn. Emma has over a decade of experience in the Veterinary industry and qualified from UCD in Dublin, Ireland. Based in Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
Contact me Emma Whelan on : Tel: 087 782 3957 or Tel: 087 770 7655 website: http://www.hollybarndogtraining.com
 NEED A TRAINER! Kathleen on 09493 84901
Control of Dogs Act, 1986http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1986/en/act/pub/0032/index.html Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act, 1992http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1992/en/act/pub/0013/index.html
Need Rosettes: FINCH ROSETTES, contact Lindsey 09495 42593 mobile 086 330 5845
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/
 The Sathya Sai Sanctuary Trust for Nature was founded in 1991 primarily to offer a place of peace and refuge for old, injured, unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused donkeys, who through no fault of their own, no longer fit into a world geared for profit and productivity and which is presently dominated by heavy agricultural machinery. Once an important part of the Irish heritage and farming economy these forgotten animals so often suffer through mankind's greed for money and power and even today are generally valued more for their financial worth than for the spirit within.Phone/Fax 00353 (0) 7196 66196 Website www.donkeys.ie Email:
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  Personalised dog/cat collars, headbands, bracelets - choose your own colour, size, lettering etc. For further details ring Frances on 086 810 5047 or email
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NEED SOMEWHERE TO STAY?  www.tighmhic.com
NEED BOARDING KENNELS ?
Tall Trees Boarding Kennels, Moylough.(Dogs with special needs welcome )call Sandra 087 637 9754 email
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Need a Well behaved Dog ?
Turn your dog into Good Citizen whilst you are on Holiday.The Dog Training School outside Ballyhaunis will not only board your dog but give him or her individual training lessons several times a day . It doesn’t cost much to turn your dog into a good citizen when you "Board & Train" For further information ring Chris on 09496 40744 or 086 1708576
WILDLIFE
 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
Email:
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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. Contact: http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Birdwatch Ireland, P.O. Box 12, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Tel: 353 (0)1 2819878 Fax: 353 (0)1 2810997
E-mail:
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 BAT RESCUE
The Irish Wildlife Trust Website  The Irish Wildlife Trust is dedicated to creating a better future for Ireland’s wildlife by motivating and supporting people to take action for wildlife, through education, lobbying and the encouragement of research into all aspects of wildlife and conservation. We acquire and manage nature reserves to safeguard species and habitats. We work in partnership with other organisations to conserve and enhance wildlife in the wider countryside and urban environments.
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.
Contact: Noëline at (098) 41484.
http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/whales/ireland/#cr http://www.npws.ie/en/
Tail Docking in Dogs and Other Acts of Mutilation in Animals Veterinary Ireland, it's Animal Welfare Committee and it's Companion Animal Society (VICAS), support a complete ban on the docking of puppies tails. for further information, click here.
STRAY DOGS 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.
Bonding with your Pup: If you want to quickly bond with a new pup or rescue dog. Masticate a piece of white bread till it is a gooey then feed this as a tit bit to the pup/dog for the first 7 days. You only need to do this once a day; it mimics the regurgitation process when pups and cubs are being weaned in the wild, this really helps them bond more quickly and therefore settle in much sooner.
ISPCA LEGAL HANDBOOK
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: 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 - Spayed pets are at lower risk for ovarian cancers and cysts, mammary gland tumours and uterine infections
- Neutered males are less susceptible to prostate disease and testicular cancer
- Spayed or neutered pets are less likely to act aggressively or wander away from home
- Unless you intend to breed, it is highly recommend that you spay or neuter your pet by six months of age
- Common myths dispelled: your pet will not get fat; females do not need a season before being spayed; and your male pet will still be a man.
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.
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