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CATS PROTECTION - NORTHERN IRELAND CAT ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity no: 203644
Opened in 1990, the shelter cares for and rehomes over 400 cats every year. They have facility to care for up to 120 cats at any one time, so there are always many cats in residence who are seeking a new home. The shelter also has a large, secure garden where they care for feral cats awaiting rehoming to stables, farms or smallholdings. If you are seeking a new feline friend as a domestic companion, or if you are looking for a good 'mouser' for your farm or stable, please contact the shelter. They rehome throughout Northern Ireland/
Rehoming Centre: 270 Belfast Road, Dundonald, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT16 0UE
Shelter Tel: 028 9048 0202 (answered between 11-3pm)
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

CATS PROTECTION - FRIENDS OF NORTHERN IRELAND CAT ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity no: 203644
Members Invited
: If you would like to support the Friends of Northern Ireland Shelter branch, why not subscribe to their quarterly newsletter 'the Scratching Post'. It only costs £6.00 per year, and you will receive a membership card and invitations to events, as well as their excellent newsletter.
Shelter Tel: 028 9048 0202 (answered between 11-3pm)
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

BELFAST ANIMAL RESCUE
Based in Killyleagh, County Down
Rescuing and rehoming mainly cats, but some dogs also, in Belfast and the surrounding areas. Rescue facilities in Northern Ireland are at a premium, due to the recent closure of two other shelters. This small but dedicated group do what they can with limited resources, if you can help in any way, please get in touch. If you are able to offer a loving, permanent home to a rescued cat or dog, they would love to hear form you.
Kittens! Kittens! - The rescue is currently looking for good homes for a number of kittens - contact as below if you are interested...
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Please visit Belfast Animal Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
cats seeking homes belfast northern ireland Top Cats - Jet and Freeway
Best friends seek a home together after their elderly owner sadly died. Both are friendly, affectionte cats. They miss having a home so much, and long to be loved once again »» Meet Jet and Freeway
Experienced Mousers require rural / semi rural positions - Several colonies of feral cats are in desperate need of re-location, so outdoor homes are needed urgently! Farms / stables / smallholdings or rural homes ideal - if you could take even just a couple of these super moggies, please contact us as below, you can be sure they will work hard for their board and keep!
Tel: 07968 091 797
Email: belfastrescue@hotmail.co.uk
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BRIGHT EYES ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Charity No: XR25570
Registered with the Inland Revenue as "Fermanagh Animal Welfare Protection Society".
Mainly covering County Fermanagh, including Enniskillen, Lisnaskea & Irvinestown. Also rehomes to surrounding counties including Co. Tyrone, Co. Donegal, Co. Monaghan & Co.Cavan.
Founded in 1989, and run entirely by volunteers, Bright Eyes is an independent animal sanctuary, looking after up to 100 cats and 50 dogs. They have a No Kill Policy. They also offer help and advice to the public and operate a Trap, Neuter, Return policy in relation to the feral cat population. A home check is carried out prior to adoption to ensure mutual suitability. Good homes always needed for both domestic and feral cats.
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Please visit Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
Shelter: Killymittan, Ballinamallard, Co.Fermanagh, Ireland, BT94 2FW
Tel: 028 66 388885
Fax: 028 66 388080
Email: brighteyes.sanctuary@btinternet.com
Website: www.brighteyesanimalsanctuary.org.uk

7th HEAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE TRUST
The Trust is a non-profit registered charity, set up in March 2003 by a group of animal lovers united by their common love and dedication to animals. Northern Ireland has the highest rate of stray, abused and abandoned animals in the whole of the UK, with many more animals destroyed for want of a new home than in any other area. 7th Heaven does not have a central sanctuary, instead animals are cared for in volunteers our own homes, allowing the animals much more personal care and attention. 7th Heaven operates a no kill policy.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Postal Address: 7th Heaven Animal Rescue Trust, PO Box 73, Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2YA
Tel: (028) 9443 2229
Email: animalrescuetrust@hotmail.com
Web site: www.7thheaven.org.uk

MID ANTRIM ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Registered Charity No: XR12834
Sanctuary: Greystone Road, Hurtletoot, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2QN
Opening hours: 12 noon to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday
(If coming from Belfast, leave the M2 using the B95 exit, then follow this road towards Antrim. The sanctuary is on the right, look for the sign on the roadside.)
Tel: 02894 463993
Email: contact@midantrimanimalsanctuary.org
Website: www.midantrimanimalsanctuary.org

THE RAINBOW REHOMING CENTRE
Based in Co. Derry ~ serving the North West of Ireland.
Rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs in the North West of Ireland. Rainbow Rehoming Centre is a shelter for dogs and cats, kittens and pups that have been abandoned or are stray. The animal shelter is located in Co. Derry, Northern Ireland, only 7 miles from the city, but their rescue and rehoming covers the whole North West region of Ireland. The centre rehomes over 400 dogs and cats every year, and has a non-destruction policy, meaning that they will never put a healthy dog or cat to sleep. All animals are spayed or neutered before being rehomed.
Animals Seeking Homes: Many of the cats and dogs seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Volunteers needed: Willing hands needed to help in the shop and handymen to help with some small jobs inside.
Shelter: Rainbow Rehoming Centre, Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, Co. Derry, BT47 3AF (Open daily 11 am - 1 pm and 7.30 pm - 9 pm)
Support Shop: Waterloo Place, Derry
Tel: 028 7181 2882 (dial 048 if ringing from the Republic of Ireland)
Email: rainbowrehoming@gmail.com
Website: www.rainbowrehoming.com

ANIMAL CONNEXIONS
Registered Charity No: XR54590
Based in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, they rescue and re-home province wide. Founded in 1997, they specialise in the handrearing of kittens/puppies. Actively involved in the rescue of unwanted and stray cats and dogs, plus they operate a trap-netuer-release programme for feral cats. All the animals are cared for through a network of volunteer foster homes, where they are kept in a safe, warm environment and are able to be socialised before rehoming. All the 'furbabes' in their care are very much loved until such time as a suitable loving home can be found. If you can offer a home to a rescued animal, or wish to make a donation, they would love to hear from you. All funds raised go directly towards the care of the animals. Animal Connexions operates a no-kill policy.
Tel: 02892 612745
Email: furbabes@tiscali.co.uk
Website: http://animalconnexions.dogpages.org.uk
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CAVAN SPCA
This is a small but active member society of the ISPCA. Promoting better awareness regarding animal welfare. They also run a spaying/neutering scheme for both cats and dogs, helping to address the problem of unwanted cats and dogs in the future.
Tel: 049 5556089 / Tel: 086 8916186
Email: kfuller@eircom.net
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

ASSISI ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Registered Charity no: XR24248
Rehoming Centre: 1 Old Bangor Road, Conlig, Co. Down, BT23 7PU
Opening hours : Tuesday to Sunday 11am - 4pm
Tel: (028) 9181 2622
Email: assisi.conlig@dnet.co.uk
Website: www.assisi.dnet.co.uk

CROSSKENNAN LANE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Registered Charity Number: XR16305
Mainly concerned with horses, but cares for and re-homes other domestic animals, and helps wild animals also.
Sanctuary: 26 Crosskennan Lane, Ballynoe, Co. Antrim, BT41 2QY
Tel: 028 9446 5384
Fax: 01849 466742
Email: crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.crosskennanlane.org.uk

FERAL FELINE FELLOWSHIP
15 James Mount, Bangor BT20 4NR
Tel: 028 9146 7932

Please note, this USPCA listing is for information. They do not have facilities for rehoming cats.
U.S.P.C.A.
(THE ULSTER SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)
Aims: To obtain justice for animals, to endeavour by every means to put an end to cruelty to animals and to encourage kindness and humanity in their treatment.
Address: USPCA, Po Box 103, Belfast, BT6 8US
To enquire about rescuing or re-homing an animal, contact them as follows:
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre - Tel: 028 2074 2788
Animal Intake Facility - Tel: 028 9081 4391
Fax: 028 2074 1556
Animal Helpline: 08000 28 00 10
Email: shauna@arrc-uspca.co.uk
Website: www.uspca.co.uk
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

OAK TREE FARM ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
Registered Charity No: XR39035
19 Dunnaconan Road, Upperlands, Maghera, Co. Londonderry, BT46 5XG
Email: admin@oaktreefarm.net
Tel: 028 79642525

THE CINNAMON TRUST
Registered Charity no: 293399
The national charity for elderly people, and their much loved, much needed companion animals. A network of 8,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. The trust aims to keep them together - for example, by walking a dog every day for a housebound owner, fostering pets when owners need hospital care, fetching the cat food, or even cleaning the budgie's cage. And when a pet is bereaved the Trust takes on their full time, life time care.
Short-Term Foster Homes Needed: Temporary, short-term foster homes are needed to care for bereaved cats whilst a Lifelong Home is being found, and also for when people need a hospital stay and require temporary foster care for their cat. Please contact us if you could help.
Lifelong Foster Homes Needed: Lifelong Foster Homes are required for cats left in the care of The Trust. Future Veterinary fees will be paid by The Cinnamon Trust. Please contact as below if you could offer a home for life to a bereaved cat.
Please Note: The Trust is not a rescue centre taking cats in for homing, but when an elderly owner dies, and their animal companion is left in their care, the Trust will do their best to find a loving, life-long foster home for them.
Postal Address: 10 Market Square, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4HE
Telephone: 01736 757900
Fax: 01736 757010
Email: admin@cinnamon.org.uk
Website: www.cinnamon.org.uk
 
 
CLARE SPCA
Tel: 061 36 80 89
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

CLARE ANIMAL WELFARE
Registered Charity, No: 15143
Helping to rehome cats, dogs and other animals, and offering welfare advice to the community.
Postal address (NB: this is not a sanctuary): CAW, Cappahard House, Roslevan, Ennis, Co Clare
To adopt a cat, Tel: 0877 954 351 or Email: kateb@clareanimalwelfare.net
To adopt a dog or small animal: Email: sheena@clareanimalwelfare.net
Tel (general enquiries): 0877 954 351 or 0861 031 662
Website: www.clareanimalwelfare.net


SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE
Co. Clare
Second Chance Animal Rescue Limited is a voluntary animal welfare group based in Shannon, providing support, education and help, with compassion, for the health and welfare of companion animals in Co Clare. Good homes always needed for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies that are unwanted or abused. The group helps wherethey can with feral cats, and operate a 'Trap Neuter and Release' policy.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home appear on their website, linked below.
Tel: 061 703549 / 086 8624511
Email: info@secondchanceanimalrescue.net
Website: www.secondchanceanimalrescue.net

LIMERICK ANIMAL WELFARE
Registered Charity No: CHY11598
Limerick Animal Welfare is fully affiliated to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA).
Rescue & Homing
: Rescuing and re-homing cats and dogs across the area, finding homes for on average 180 dogs and over 100 cats per year. Their non-destruction policy means they will never destroy a healthy, homeable animal. All animals old enough are neutered prior to homing.
Low-cost Neutering: A subsidised neutering service is available for those who cannot afford the full cost.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home appear on their website, linked below.
Tel (to adopt a cat or kitten): 061 378395
Tel (othr enquiries): 061 336740 or 087 6371044
E-mail: limerickanimalwelfarequeries@gmail.com
Website: www.limerickanimalwelfare.com
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

LIMERICK SPCA
Tel: 061 415618
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

ROSCREA SPCA
Areas covered : South Offaly / North Tipperary, rescuing and rehoming of unwanted and neglected cats, kittens, puppies and dogs.
Neutering: Neutering is promoted as the humane solution to prevent future unwanted litters, and a subsidised neutering scheme is offered, usually three times during the year.
Feral/Farm cats: To help control the numbers of feral cats, they operate a Trap, Neuter and Release Scheme.
Tel: 086 1907055 or 086 358 2440
Email: christine@roscreaspca.com
Website: www.roscreaspca.com
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

TIPPERARY SOUTH SPCA
Tel: 052 21980
Email tspca2@iol.ie
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

WATERFORD SPCA
Waterford SPCA run a neutering voucher scheme for those on low incomes.
Summerland Square, Upper Yellow Road, Waterford.
Tel: 051 841432 (Office)
Mobile: 087 - 2689500 (24 Hr Emergency Only)
Email: waterfordspca@eircom.net
Website: www.ispca.ie/members/waterford.html
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

THE TIGGER TRUST
Co. Kerry
Caring for and finding homes for unwanted and abandoned animals in the Kerry area. Adopters are required to complete an adoption form at the time of taking on an animal, and a follow up call is made to ensure that both the owner and animal are happy. The trust also runs a scheme for reduced rate neutering/spaying.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home appear on their website, linked below.
Tel: 087 2673023 (9am to 5pm please)
Email: tiggertrust49@hotmail.com
Website: www.tiggertrust.com

ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Mallow, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)21 4551781
Email: info@animalcaresociety.ie
Postal address: Animal Care Society, Room 5, 28b McCurtain St, Cork, Ireland
Website: www.animalcaresociety.ie

HILL VIEW ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Hillview Animal Sanctuary is a rescue centre for cats and kittens. They often have up to 100 cats in residence at any one time. Please get in touch if you could offer a loving, permanent home!
Copeen, Kilmichael, Co. Cork
Tel: 087 2692329
Website: www.irishanimals.com/dogs/26.html

TIPPERARY FRIENDS OF ANIMALS SPCA
Maily covering NorthTipperary.
Caring for unwanted and neglected animals in volunteer's homes, until suitable new homes are found. They operate a strict non-destruction policy, which means that no healthy animal is ever destroyed.
Low cost neutering: They run a Neutering Voucher Scheme for dogs and cats for those who cannot afford the full cost. Tel 086 8163 707
Rehoming Tel: 087 9905 381
Neutering Voucher Scheme: 086 816 3707
Email: tipperaryfoaspca@eircom.net
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

KINGDOM CATS PROTECTION SPCA (Based in Co. Kerry)
Kingdom cats protection is a voluntary organisation caring for stray, neglected and abandoned cats in the Kerry area, under the guidance of the ISPCA. If you could offer a loving home to a cat or cats, please consider giving them a call.
Tel: 066 718 1030 or 066 712 7829
E-mail: kcp@oceanfree.net

WEST CORK ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP
Helping to rehome both dogs and cats, the group operates a non-destruction policy.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home appear on their website, linked below.
Postal address: West Cork Animal Welfare Group, c/o P O Box 4, Clonakilty Post Office, Clonakilty, Co Cork
Tel: 086 8500131
Email: info@westcorkanimals.com
Website: www.westcorkanimals.com
 
 
THE CATS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION of IRELAND
The Cats Protection Association of Ireland rescues and re-homes abandoned, unwanted and injured kittens and cats in Dublin and surrounding areas, adn always has many cats and dogs looking for new homes. To promote responsible pet ownership, homes are checked before the cats are placed, and a small charge is made to cover veterinary and vaccination fees, ensuring as far as possible that rehomed animals are in good health.
They would like to hear from you if you could provide a nice home to a cat or dog.
Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 888 0828
Email: catsprotection@eircom.net
Webpage: www.ispca.ie/members/cpa.html

IRISH S.P.C.A. - NATIONAL ANIMAL CENTRE
Registered Charity No. CHY 5619
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Animal Centre: National Animal Centre, Derryglogher Lodge, Keenagh, Co. Longford
Tel: 043 250 35
Fax: 043 250 24
Email: info@ispca.ie
Web site: www.ispca.ie
National ISPCA Cruelty Helpline: 1890 515 515

DROGHEDA ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
Registered Charity no: CHY17824
Caring for and rehoming stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Louth, Meath, and North Dublin counties in Ireland.
Providing temporary shelter and care for abused, abandoned and unwanted animals in the area, until new homes can be found. No healthy animal is ever put to sleep.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats and dogs seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Postal Address: PO Box 159, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
Tel: 353 (0) 41 983 2418
Email: info@dar.ie
Website: www.dar.ie

A.S.H. ANIMAL RESCUE
Rescuing and rehoming both cats and dogs
Postal address: ASH Animal Rescue, Cornan, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
The A.S.H. Sanctuary can be visited as follows: Daily from 2pm - 6pm (Closed Fridays)
Tel: (from Ireland) 059 6473396
Tel: (from outside Ireland) +353 59 6473396
Email: ashlm@eircom.net
Website: www.ashanimalrescue.com

LAST HOPE ANIMAL CHARITY
Registered Charity No: CHY17190
The Last Hope Animal Charity (LHAC) is a non profit, voluntary organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of domestic animals. They rely solely on a network of foster homes to provide accommodation for the animals in their care. LHAC actively supports spay/neuter efforts in order to decrease the number of homeless pets.
Foster Homes needed: Currently, the charity is struggling to take in animals as their foster homes are full. New foster homes are urgently needed. You can help by volunteering to foster an animal for LHAC - please contact as below.
Postal address: Last Hope Animal Charity, PO Box 56, Navan, Co.Meath.
Tel: 085 7172024 or 087 6920777
Email: admin@lasthope.ie
Website: www.lasthope.ie

ANIMAL RESCUE IRELAND (Based in Dublin)
Animal Rescue Ireland is a voluntary organisation based in Dublin which aims to improve the welfare of domestic animals in Ireland. They aim to find new homes for unwanted pets such as cats and dogs where they will receive the love and attention they deserve.
Animal Rescue Ireland is currently seeking homes for many dogs, cats and other pets who, for one reason or another, are not wanted by their present owners. Suitable homes are carefully evaluated to ensure the requirements of both the pet and the would-be owner are met, aiming to give the highest possible chance of a loving, secure & long-term home.
Tel: 01 289 5284 or 087 9612 119
E-mail: info@animalrescueireland.com

WEXFORD PET HELPERS
Wexford Pet Helpers is a non-profit, volunteer run organisation, helping and rehoming abandoned, neglected, & abused animals. They have a strict no kill policy. All animals are cared for in a network of temporary foster homes until a new happy, loving home is found. All animals are spayed/neutered & vaccinated prior to homing.
Volunteers Needed: New volunteers always needed to help with fostering and transportation or if you would like to make a donation
Items needed: Pet food, towels, blankets, leads and financial donations, please help if you can!
Tel: 086 0707919 or 085 7367437 or 085 1682006
Email: info@wexfordpethelpers.net
Website: www.wexfordpethelpers.net

CATS' AID
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
If you're in the Dublin area and are looking to re-home a cat, you may well find your perfect feline companion there.
P.O. Box 2874, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 668 3529
Email: catsaid@gmail.com
Web site: www.catsaid.org


THE IRISH BLUE CROSS
Visit their website to find out about their low cost neutering scheme, and for the locations of their Mobile Clinics.
Address: 15a Goldenbridge Industrial Estate, Tyroconnell Rd., Inchicore, Dublin 8
Tel: 01 416 3030
Fax: 01 416 3035
Email: info@bluecross.ie
Website: www.bluecross.ie

CARLOW - SPCA
Tel: 059 9141983 / Tel: 087 2698477
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

DUBLIN SPCA ~ DOGS & CATS HOME
Helping animals in Dublin City & County. Registered Charity no. CHY1047
Dublin SPCA, Ireland's largest and oldest animal welfare society, was founded in 1840. Dublin SPCA's Inspectors work throughout the greater Dublin area, investigating complaints of cruelty and rescuing injured or abused animals. Two full time Inspectors investigate cases of cruelty, and two ambulances provide emergency services 365 days a year. Other staff work at the shelter caring for abused and abandoned animals and birds. The Society has a full time education department and offers talks and tours of its facilities.
Support Shop: 75 Lr. Camden Street, Dublin 2. (shop tel: 01 478 1214)
Shelter: Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Opening hours for visiting and rehoming: Mon - Fri 11.00 am to 4.30pm , (Closed Bank Holidays and weekends.)
Shelter Tel: (01) 493 5502 / 4
Fax: (01) 493 7674
Email: dspca@eircom.net
Lost & Found Email: lost@dspca.ie
Website: www.dspca.ie

NORTH COUNTY DUBLIN SPCA
The Society was founded over 85 years ago and has worked in the North Dublin City and County since that time. The clinic has a small operating room where surgical procedures are carried out, especially neutering of dogs and cats, to help reduce the future population of unwanted animals. They also give general advice on pet care and assist wild birds and other small mammals. They receive no state aid, and rely solely on fundraising and donations to continue its work.
Low Cost Neutering: The Society operates a subsidised neutering scheme.
Cats & Dogs Seeking Homes: In addition to the work of the clinic, the Society rescues and rehomes unwanted kittens, puppies, cats and dogs, so if you are looking for a new animal companion, please call.
Clinic: 124A Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9. (opposite Skylon Hotel)
Clinic times: 6 pm to 9 pm Mondays & Thursdays.
General Tel: 01 837 5630
Veterinary Advice ~ Tel: 01 289 4041
Website: www.ispca.ie/members/northdublin.html

SAFE HAVEN
Based in Daingean Co. Offaly, covering: Kildare • West Meath • Offaly
Helping hundreds of unwanted and neglected kittens each year, giving them a second chance.
Safe Haven helps with both domestic and feral kittens.
Tel: 0833 353 777
Email: dforan22@hotmail.com

KILDARE SPCA
Tel: 087 6887136 / Tel: 087 2517381
Email: kspca@eircom.net
Kildare Pound (dogs) - Portersize, Ballitore, Co.Kildare. Tel: 059 8623388
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

KILKENNY SPCA
Tel: 056 71635 or 086 8172167
Email: kilkennyspca@iolfree.ie
Web: www.kspca.ie
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

LAOIS SPCA
Tel: (085) 148 1357 / 087 688 3333
Email: dorothywalker@eircom.net
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

LONGFORD SPCA
Market Square, Longford
Tel: 043 4 74 17
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

LOUTH SPCA
Tel: 087 2532716 or 042 9335045
Email: fionasirena@eircom.net
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515


OFFALY SPCA
Tel: 086 3785584
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

WESTMEATH SPCA
Tel: 044 47626 or Tel: 086 638 3730
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

WEXFORD SPCA
Promoting animal welfare in the region for all animals, wild, domestic and agricultural. New members and fundraisers always needed, please contact as below if you could spare some time to help out.
Wexford SPCA, The Veterinary Centre, Distillery Road, Wexford.
Tel: 086 8816295 or Tel: 087 6293043
Email: wexford_spca@eircom.net
Branch SPCAs in Wexford:
New Ross SPCA Tel: 086 3507882
Enniscorthy SPCA Tel: 054 37911
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

BALLYMUN ANIMAL CARING ASSOCIATION
Ballymun Shopping Centre, Dublin 11, County Dublin.
Tel: + 353 (1) 842 3277
Email: lynhill@gofree.indigo.ie

KITTEN ADOPTION, Cat Welfare Service, Dublin
A voluntary organization rescuing and rehoming abandoned / orphaned kittens. Also have facilities for Trap-Neuter-Release. All kittens are vet checked socialized and vaccinated before re-homing. Home checks are always carried out. They often also have a number of adult cats seeking homes, all of which are neutered / spayed and vaccinated prior to re-homing.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Tel / Fax: 01 458 0855
Email: janforkittenadoptiont@hotmail.com
Website: www.kittenadoption.org

THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION
The Animal Foundation rescues and rehomes dogs, cats, farm animals, and horses, also assists wildlife. If you can offer a home to a domestic or farm animal, give them a call. The shelter operates a non destruction policy.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats and dogs seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Lough Andy's House, South Green Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Opening hours: daily from 2pm to 4pm.
Animal Foundation Tel: 045 446 995
Dungarvan Rescue Kennels, Tel: 051 291106 or Email: dungarvanrescue@utvinternet.com
Email: Please use the contact form on their website, linked below.
Website: www.animalfoundation.ie

COLLON ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Sanctuary: Ivy Cottage, Drogheda Road, Collon, Co.Lough. Republic of Ireland
The Collon Sanctuary rescues and re-homes a wide variety of animals, so if you are looking for a new companion, please give them a call. Good homes are needed for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, chipmunks, finches, budgies, parrots...etc. etc.!
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am to 9pm or Sundays 12am to 8pm.
Tel: 041 26749
Web page: www.wicca.utvinternet.com/Collon

NEIGHBOURHOOD CAT CONCERN
Kind, loving homes are needed for cats and kittens in the care of Neighbourhood Cat Concern, as are volunteers to help in the shop, or with re-homing. The shop generates much needed funds, so donations of bric-a-brac, books and household goods are always welcome.
26A Quinsboro Road (rear of Dusty Millars), Bray, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 01 276 1108

THE ASSISI ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE (ARC)
ARC are desperate to find loving homes for the many cats and dogs in their care. Also, if you would like to volunteer as a fosterer for animals waiting to be re-homed, they would love to hear from you!
Ballymaghroe, Knockananna, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 0508 71942 (or in an emergency only: 0864 059 789)
Email: assisiARC@eircom.net
 
 
NORTH WEST SPCA - COUNTY MAYO
Registered Charity no: 16067
Rescuing, rehabilitation and rehoming of all animals. The group cares for and rehomes animals through a series of volunteer foster homes. Good, loving homs are desperately needed for the many cats and kittens in their care.
Tel: 096 76649
Email: ohoracatherine@hotmail.com

GALWAY SPCA
Rescuing and rehoming animals in need across County Galway.
Sanctuary: Galway SPCA, Heathlawn Sanctuary, Killimor, Co. Galway, Ireland
General Tel: 09096 76397 or 091 563631
Fax: 091 568572
Cruelty Line: 091 563631
Email: gspca@eircom.net
Website: www.galway-spca.com

LEITRIM SPCA
This branch regularly has a number of cats and dogs looking for good, loving homes. They rehome approx 300 cats and dogs every year from their sanctuary in Carraig on Shannon, and rely totally on the generosity of the public to continue. If you are looking for a new animal companion, or if you can offer any support or donations, please contact as below, they would love to hear from you.
Sanctuary: Marie Healy Animal Sanctuary, "Annaduff", Carraig-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
Tel: 07196 24822
Web pag: www.ispca.ie/members/leitrim.html

WHISKERS NEW PARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Caring for rescued, abandoned and mistreated cats, re-homing where possible to new, caring homes. The sanctuary has many beautiful and affectionate cats that would make superb companions - please call if you could offer a loving home. Some animals find it harder to be rehomed, such as amputees - these animals may live our thier lives in comfort, in the Sanctuary's purpose built houses and enclosed garden area. If you could offer a home to an older cat, or a cat with a disability please call.
Donations Needed: The sanctuary is very underfunded at present, and often struggle to cover large costs such at vet bills. Any help gratefully accepted - cheques can be sent to the sanctuary, payable to "Whiskers New Park", thank you.
Fundraisers Needed: Please call if you could spare some time and effort to raise funds for the Sanctuary.
Address: Whiskers New Park, Leatra, Williamstown, County Galway
Tel: 00353 (0)94 9643865
Mobile: 00353 (0)85 7027002
Email: whiskersnewpark@iol.ie
Website: www.whiskersnewpark.org


ROSCOMMON SPCA
Briarfield Animal Sanctuary
Tel 0907 49985
Email: briarfieldsanctuary@eircom.net
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

MAYO SPCA
Registered Charity Number: CHY 14728
Rescuing, caring for and homing unwanted and abandoned animals, mainly in volunteer foster homes, until new homes can be found. Mayo SPCA operates a 'no-kill' policy, which means no healthy animal is destroyed. Neutering/spaying is a priority.
Low cost Neutering: reduced cost neutering vouchers are available to those on low income.
Become a Member: You can help by joining their membership scheme for only a few Euros annually, when you will receive their newsletter and membership card.
Volunteers needed: More foster carers are needed, plus help with fundraising, education, transport etc.
To Rescue an animal: Tel: 09493 81966
Email: annkiv@hotmail.com
ISPCA National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

GALWAY BAY ANIMAL SANCTUARY FUND
Roscahill, Co Galway
The Animal Sanctuary Fund does not itself run a sanctuary, but they can often help with rehoming or adoption of a cat or dog.
Tel: 091 550225
E-mail: anne.fox@amicustec.ie

MAYO CAT RESCUE
Mayo Cat Rescue is a volunteer run non-profit organisation, rescuing unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens in Co. Mayo. They rely solely on public help, and donations of cat food, litter and of course money. They also offer discount vouchers worth 50% off the cost of spaying/neutering to cat owners in Co. Mayo, to help reduce the amount of unwanted cats and kittens in the future.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Based in Foresthaven, Ayle, Westport, Co. Mayo
Tel: 098 27752
E-mail: momg@eircom.net
Website: http://cats172.tripod.com/Cats/Indexx.html

DOGS ALIVE (Also rescues and rehomes cats)
Rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats across Mayo County.
Tel: 098 24653 or 087 653 1837
Email: singingtoe@iolfree.ie

MAYO ANIMAL WELFARE
Mayo animal welfare rescues abandoned, cruelly treated and injured animals, both domestic and wild. Rescued animals are cared for in a series of foster homes, until new homes can be found. If you can re-home a cat or dog, please give them a call. If you can't re-home an animal at this time, you can help by becoming a member for as little as 1 Euro per month. Money is desperately needed for their ongoing neutering project, and every little helps!
Postal address: Honey Cottage, Buckfield, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo
Tel: (+ 353) 098 41484
Emil: ellen@nabarts.com
Website: www.mayoanimalwelfare.org

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