ManxSPCA

23/06/2025

⭐ There are still months available to sponsor in our ManxSPCA 2026 Calendar.
Head to the link below to see our remining months with it's featured animals, complete the online form and we'll send you a preview of your sponsored month.
👉 www.manxspca.com/2026-calendar-sponsorship/

22/06/2025

☀️ Keeping Cats Cool This Summer 🐾
Hot weather can be tough on our feline friends, but a few simple steps can help:
✔️ Always check sheds, greenhouses & summerhouses before shutting them – cats love cosy spots but could overheat if trapped.
🚫 Never leave pets in cars, conservatories or caravans – temps can hit deadly levels fast.
💨 Keep a breeze flowing where safe, or use secure window locks for indoor cats.
🧴 Use pet-safe sun cream on pale cats' ears & noses – ask your vet if unsure.
💧 Fresh water, shady spots, ice cube treats & damp towels all help cool things down.
🧽 Regular grooming removes excess fur and helps your cat feel cooler.
A little extra care goes a long way 💚

20/06/2025

🕶 Cool Dog Summer Essentials ☀️🐾
Make sure your four-legged friend is staying safe, stylish, and cool this summer with these top warm-weather tips:
🐾Paw protection first – Always check the pavement with your hand; if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them.
🐶Walkies with a view – Head out at dawn or dusk when it’s cooler. Enjoy those beautiful sunrises and sunsets together.
✂️Groomed to chill – Keep their coat tidy and trimmed (appropriate to breed!) to help beat the heat.
☀️Sun smart – Use pet-safe sunscreen on pale or exposed skin, especially noses and ears.
💧Hydration heroes – Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is always available, indoors and out.
💦Splash zone approved – Set up paddling pools or sprinklers for a fun and refreshing cool-down.
🍧Frozen treats & chill spots – Offer frozen dog-safe goodies, and provide cool, damp towels or shaded rest areas.
⭐A little extra care goes a long way during the warmer months. Let’s make this a safe, happy, and tail-wagging summer for all!
👉 You can read more here > www.manxspca.com/hot-weather-and-pets/

19/06/2025

🐶 We've seen a rise in the number of dogs gifted into our care over the past month. Thanks to those already registered to adopt, most have been successfully matched with loving new homes—often without the need for public appeals.

However, three of our dogs – Cooper, Dexter, and Star – are still waiting for their forever families.

⭐ You can learn more about them on our website, where you can also register your interest in adopting with our new online forms. Whether you're looking to rehome a specific dog or want to be considered for any future arrivals, registering helps us find the right match more quickly.

🐾 Visit www.manxspca.com/adoption/ to find out more.

18/06/2025

🦔 Recently there has been an increase in hedgehogs being seen out during the day.

☀️ The warmer weather brings a potential reduction in food and available water sources, meaning the hedgehogs are struggling to find food and water naturally.

However, there are ways in which we can help them:

💚 Hedgehogs love tinned dog or cat food and crushed dog or cat biscuits. Hedgehog specific food is also available from pet stores as well as various other shops and online. Please never feed hedgehogs bread as it is low in nutrients or fish flavoured food.

💚 Leave a shallow dish of clean water but don’t put milk out as this can cause upset their stomachs.

There are many other ways you can help hedgehogs including “Hedgehog Highways” and creating wild areas in the garden. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society has lots of useful information on their website.
👀 https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk

16/06/2025

🚨 Duckling drama at the cattle grid! 🐥
Last week, 8 adventurous ducklings took a wrong turn and ended up stuck—but thanks to a quick call, a kind Kiwi carer, and some teamwork, we carefully lifted the grid bars and reunited the fluffy explorers with their very relieved mum.
A grid escape, a family reunion, and 8 happy endings. 💛

14/06/2025

🐱 With TT fortnight now wrapped up, and the incredible volunteers, retailers, food outlets, and hospitality teams finally getting a well-earned rest, we wanted to take a moment to share our most popular attraction here at the centre...
Our beloved Manx cats!
In 2024, we cared for a total of 491 cats and kittens — but only 20 of those were Manx cats, making them a rare sight even for us. One of the more common health concerns we see in Manx cats is Manx Syndrome, a condition affecting the spine that can lead to ongoing toileting issues or mobility challenges.
🇮🇲 One of the most popular myths about Manx cats is that they were considered good luck, especially for fishermen and farmers. A Manx cat in the home was said to bring protection from storms and bad spirits.
📸 We don't have any Manx cats in our care but we do invite you to share photos of your Manxie in the comments below!

13/06/2025

🦆 Over the next few weeks we will have various ducklings and some goslings who will be looking for release locations.

We are looking for people who would be happy to have some waterfowl released on their land and potentially support feed them whilst they adjust to their new environment.

Ideal locations will have a water source such as a pond or dub and also have areas the birds can shelter and hide, like marshy areas, areas of vegetation and grasses.

📧 If you think you could provide a suitable location for our young waterfowl to be released, please contact us via email to [email protected]

13/06/2025

Do you have time to spare to help find a missing dog on Sunday?

On Sunday 15th there will be an organised search from Carpark 1 in Archallagan starting at 14:00. Carpark 1 (view comments for location) will be open for all volunteers who are looking for Elvis. Special authorisation from DEFA has been given for this search (carpark will open from 1330)
Please note the plantation is closed for all other people.
The more volunteers, the better.
Elvis has been missing since May28th PM with various sightings in the plantation over the past fortnight.

*Please note that as the plantation is closed, this is not an opportunity to walk your dog. This is a search to bring Elvis home.

12/06/2025

🐶 Meet Bruno – a lovable 2-year-old Newfoundland x Poodle with a playful spirit and a huge heart. This gentle giant thrives on affection, enjoys meeting new people and dogs, and loves his tennis ball. He’d suit a home with children aged 14+ due to his size and bouncy nature. Bruno gets along well with other dogs and could live with a canine companion, though he needs continued positive training on the lead.

⭐ He’s not suitable for homes with cats or small animals due to his prey drive, but he’ll flourish in a structured, loving environment with plenty of cuddles. With a good training foundation already in place, Bruno just needs someone to help him continue to grow into the brilliant dog he’s meant to be.

💚 Think Bruno could be your perfect match? Complete a Home Finder Questionnaire and email it to [email protected]. Suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange a meet and begin the adoption process.

👉 www.manxspca.com/pet/bruno/

11/06/2025

😻 Arly is a very special girl who is looking for a new home with understanding owners. Arly isn’t much of a cuddly cat and prefers attention on her own terms and can sometimes have a bit of “cattitude” when things aren’t going the way she’d like. She does enjoy human company but is not a lap cat and prefers to sit beside you once she settles in.

🏡 She is used to having outdoor access and enjoys having a sniff outside but prefers to spend the majority of her time indoors.

🐱 Arly isn’t fond of other animals and will need to be the only pet in the home so she can be the centre of attention.

👀 For more information on Arly, please follow the link to our website:
https://www.manxspca.com/pet/arly/

10/06/2025

You may be surprised, even shocked, to learn that scientific experiments on animals are still being undertaken on a large scale in the UK. The matter has been recently debated in the English parliament, following the success of an e-petition (number 705384) calling for an immediate ban on experiments undertaken on dogs. The petition has, so far, attracted 240,827 signatures, and is open until 14th August 2025.
📝 Sign the petition
👀 Read more - www.manxspca.com/why-are-we-still-performing-medical-experiments-on-dogs/

As a first step to end animal testing, we want an immediate ban for dogs. They are commercially bred in what we see as bleak and inhumane factory-like conditions. We believe there is evidence suggesting that dogs are left being unattended for extended periods in a Government-licenced establishment.