News & Features

DSPCA launches Great Irish Dog Walk

May 24, 2013

DSPCA launches Great Irish Dog Walk

 

The DSPCA today announced details of a major new fund raising event the “DSPCA Great Irish Dog Walk”. The event will see the largest number of dogs ever gathered together in one location in Ireland. 5,000 dogs and their human families will “Stand up and Walk” in the Phoenix Park on 28^th September 2013 to take part in the 3k walk.  ... Read more

DSPCA Welcomes Passing of Animal Welfare Bill

May 22, 2013

DSPCA Welcomes Passing of Animal Welfare Bill

 

Wednesday 22 May 2013:  The DSPCA, Ireland's largest and longest established animal welfare organisation, today welcomed the passing of the Animal Health & Welfare Bill into law. The legislation will replace the outdated Protection of Animals Act 1911 and will see the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs effective from 2016 onwards.

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The DSPCA are coming to North Dublin

May 21, 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

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. 

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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 6^th April from 10.00am until 5.00pm. ... Read more

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 EASTER WEEKEND OPENING HOURS

March 28, 2013

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DSPCA Urges Support for Debate on Animal Welfare Bill

March 26, 2013

Tomorrow, Wednesday 27^th 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

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