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26th of January 2026

Job Vacancy: NSPCA Dublin – Canine Carer

Job Title: Canine Carer Location: NSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare located in Rathfarnham, Dublin You will play a key hands-on role in providing daily care, enrichment, and support for dogs and cats in our boarding and daycare services. Whether pets are with us for the day or an extended stay, your work helps ensure […]

22nd of January 2026

Job Vacancy: NSPCA Dublin – Director of Advocacy & Policy

Job Title: Director of Advocacy and Policy Location: This role is located in our National Office in Rathfarnham, Dublin with nationwide travel required, hybrid working options. Reports to: CEO The Director of Advocacy and Policy will play a crucial role in ensuring that the National SPCA is recognised as the leading voice for animal welfare […]

22nd of January 2026

Job Vacancy: NSPCA Longford – Head of Centre

Job Description – National SPCA Head of Centre Longford Job Title: National SPCA Head of Centre Longford Location: NSPCA Longford, N39 X257 Reports to: Director of Operations The NSPCA Head of Centre Longford plays a pivotal role in helping us take the organisation to the next level in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals […]

27th of December 2025

Have Your Say on Animal Welfare in Ireland

Don’t miss out on having your say on Animal Welfare in Ireland – Deadline 2nd January 2026 The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently developing Ireland’s next Animal Welfare Strategy (2026-2030) and has opened a public consultation to hear directly from people across the country. At the NSPCA, we see first-hand […]

4th of December 2025

Man who neglected 11 German Shepherds, avoids jail time after successfully appealing sentence.

A 33 year old man who was handed down a jail term in court in September for the neglect of 11 German Shepherd dogs has had his jail time suspended on appeal. In September 2025, at Navan District Court, Judge Éirinn McKiernan heard how NSPCA Chief Inspector ConorDowling called to the defendant’s premises in January […]

12th of November 2025

Job Vacancy: NSPCA National Director of Operations

Role Description: The National Director of Operations will lead and manage the NSPCA’s multi-site shelter network, ensuring the highest standards of animal care and operational efficiency from intake and rehabilitation to rehoming. They will design and deliver the NSPCA’s operations strategy and transformation roadmap, overseeing day-to-day functions, projects, and facilities across all shelters. The role […]

12th of November 2025

Job Vacancy: NSPCA Director of Development

Role Description: The Director of Development will lead a dynamic team of fundraising, marketing and commercial professionals in developing and implementing an innovative and ambitious fundraising & income strategy to support the ongoing strategic development and financial sustainability of the National SPCA. The role will be responsible for leading the development of the NSPCA brand, […]

20th of November 2025

Video footage captured a man “physically abusing a husky dog”

Court Case: Video footage captured a man “physically abusing a husky dog” On 21st February 2024, the NSPCA received video evidence from a private security company showing prolonged physical and verbal abuse of a dog outside a residential apartment complex in Raheny, Dublin 5. Following receipt of multiple recordings, the NSPCA obtained witness statements, and […]

13th of November 2025

Lifetime ban from owning animals

NSPCA Inspectors alerted Fingal County Council following a complaint received regarding an alleged puppy farm at a premises in Swords, Co. Dublin. On 8 November 2023, NSPCA Inspectors assisted An Garda Síochána and a Fingal County Council Dog Warden, who had obtained a warrant from the Dublin Metropolitan District Court in connection with the reported […]