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2013

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DSPCA’s Microchip 2016 campaign

May 10, 2013

Friday 10 May 2013: The DSPCA has today announced details of Microchip 2016.  The campaign, launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, will see 2,016 puppies and dogs microchipped free of charge by the DSPCA at locations across Dublin in the coming weeks.  These events will begin on Saturday 18th May in the DSPCA premises in Rathfarnham and details of other locations and dates can be found on www.dspca.ie.... Read more


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MAY BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

May 02, 2013

MAY BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS.

The shelter will be open this coming Saturday the 4th of May 11am to 4.30 pm. 

The shelter will be closed Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th of May.... Read more


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Free dog Microhipping Event Sponsored by Allianz Pet Insurance

March 29, 2013

The DSPCA announces the running of a Free dog microchipping event sponsored by Allianz Pet Insurance in their centre in Rathfarnham on Saturday 6th April from 10.00am until 5.00pm. ... Read more


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DSPCA Welcomes Proposed Microchipping Legislation

March 28, 2013

DSPCA Welcomes Proposed Microchipping Legislation


The DSPCA has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney of legislation to introduce microchipping of all dogs as a significant step in the prevention of animal trafficking in
Ireland which has been seriously impeded by loopholes in the current legislation.

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DSPCA Urges Support for Debate on Animal Welfare Bill

March 26, 2013

Tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March will see the proposed Animal Health & Welfare Bill once again being debated (fourth stage) before the Dail. The DPSCA is urging all politicians to support the legislation which will replace the outdated Protection of Animals Act 1911 as amended 1965. On an average day the Society receives over 400 calls to its emergency and cruelty line which is up by 150 a day on 2012.  Many of these calls cannot be dealt with under current legislation.... Read more


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DSPCA reminder to landowners of their responsibility as owners abandon horses

March 19, 2013

The DSPCA have issued a reminder to landowners and tenants who keep horses on their land of their legal obligations towards the welfare the horses.   The reminder follows the removal, late last week, of two horses found in an emaciated state, from premises in South Dublin. One of the horses was subsequently destroyed due to its condition.... Read more


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New EU ban on animal testing in cosmetics

March 11, 2013

The DSPCA are delighted with the long awaited news about a start today of the Ban on animal testing in Cosmetics.... Read more


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Living Social deal on Dog Daycare

March 02, 2013

Check out the great deal for the DSPCA Dog Daycare on Living Social.... Read more


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