USPCA

10/01/2026

We are so happy that so many of our furry friends found their forever homes in December, including Freddie and Ellie, who both spent quite some time at our centre waiting for their adoption days.🐾

Freddie was admitted into our care back in August and spent 110 days at our centre. After examination by our vet team, it was discovered that Freddie was FIV+ which sadly meant that he was often overlooked, even though cats with FIV can live happy and full lives.

Ellie was brought to our centre in October after she was found straying with a long-standing leg injury and spent 74 days in our care.

Thanks to the patience and love of our teams, Freddie and Ellie never gave up hope of finding their forever families, and neither did we!🙌

Thank you to each of these families for choosing to , giving these rescue animals the second chance they deserve.❤️

Find out who is still waiting to find their forever home 👉 https://buff.ly/goKqzBT

09/01/2026

We are deeply disturbed by footage on social media that indicates a family pet cat has been "torn apart" by a pack of uncontrolled dogs at a property in Northern Ireland.

Our thoughts are with the family affected by this needless and distressing loss of a much-loved companion animal.

Incidents involving a pack of uncontrolled and unleashed dogs can have a devastating impact on wildlife, domestic animals and the wider community. In this case, it appears a family has lost a beloved pet in a sudden and frightening circumstance. Also concerning is what appears to be an attempt, by someone dressed in hunting attire, to remove the remains of the dead animal.

This is not an isolated issue, and it underlines the importance of responsible ownership and the legal requirement for dogs in Northern Ireland to be kept under control at all times. It also reaffirms our view that a ban on hunting with dogs is urgently needed to protect animals.

No animal should be terrorised or killed on private property by uncontrolled, unleashed dogs, and no family should have to endure the trauma of losing a pet in this way.

The USPCA remains committed to working in partnership with responsible owners, the PSNI and local councils to ensure the safety of domestic pets and their families as well as all other animals.

We urge anyone who was witness to this horrific event to contact the PSNI on 101 or via Crimestoppers and also to report to the Local council Animal welfare team.

Video Link: https://buff.ly/chjvrlF

Ban Hunting With Dogs in NI: https://buff.ly/OytXj2E

08/01/2026

PENNY 🌸

This super sweet girl is looking to find herself a new home!

Penny was very shy and quiet when she first arrived at our centre, however after spending a few days with our animal care team, she has started to show us all what a fun little personality she has!🥰

This adorable little lady enjoys spending time with her human friends and just loves to hop into your lap for lots of fuss and attention.💕

Penny is not used to being left alone for a long period of time. She would be best suited to a family who are around most of the day to help her settle, as she is happiest when included in all the comings and goings of daily life!

Penny has not had much experience going out for walks, so will need her family to help her gradually build her confidence with lead walking.

She could live with children, 8 years or older, who have a sensible approach and experience with dogs. Penny could possibly live with another well-suited small dog, upon successful meeting at our centre.🐾

If you can give this sweet girl a loving home, check out her profile 👉 https://buff.ly/3aewcro

05/01/2026

04/01/2026

Happy at Home!❤️

At only 10 months old, Lexi has sadly didn't have the best start in life.😔

When Lexi arrived at our centre she was in a bad way. Very timid and anxious, she had multiple bite wounds over her body, with some wounds older than others. Lexi was very withdrawn and needed to find a family who would be patient and supportive, as this poor girl had suffered so much and needed a fresh start – thankfully she got just that!🙌

After nearly 70 days in our care, Lexi found her forever family and her new owner Gemma shared a lovely update on how well she is settling in her new home.

“Lexi was very anxious when she came to us, she was very reactive to other dogs and didn't know how to make herself comfortable in a home. However, 4 months later she is now one with our family.

She will sit in her bed waiting patiently for a share of the cheese at lunch time, will subtly remind us when it's time for a walk and gently pull us in the direction she wants to go. She's become excellent off the lead and, while still a bit hesitant of some other dogs, will now happily have a sniff of other dogs and simply walk on by.

She loves a belly rub and will nudge us if we stop before she's quite ready. And she loves to sleep under a blanket!

We're happy to say her old life is a distant memory and she'll be a spoilt girl for the rest of her life to make up for it!”

Thank you for choosing to and for giving Lexi the second chance she deserves!🥰

Check out our website to see who is waiting for their adoption day 👉 https://buff.ly/qevam7g

01/01/2026

THANK YOU💙🐾

On behalf of everyone at the USPCA, including our four-legged friends, we would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of those who called into our centre over the holiday period to donate food and essential items for our animals!

Pictured is Marcelina who popped into the centre with her mum and left off this very generous donation of food for all the kitties in our care.😺

Your donations will help our animal care team continue to provide nutrition for all of the beloved rescue animals at our centre. Kindness like this is so uplifting and does not go unmissed by our teams!💕

31/12/2025

Eddie's Visit 🎄

Just before Christmas, we were delighted to get a visit from Eddie and his owners. Not to mention the two incredible women (Layla and Tasha) who set up a fantastic fundraiser, raising over £1,600 to help Eddie. ❤️‍🩹

At Halloween, poor Eddie was the victim of an appalling act of animal cruelty as it's believed he was targeted with a firework, causing horrific injuries.

We weren't sure if he was going to pull through. But he did.

This lucky boy has been recovering well and spent a cozy Christmas with his family (playing the star at the top of the Catmas tree).

As we look forward to the New Year, let’s carry with us the hope that kindness, compassion, and stronger protections for animals will come into play in 2026. Here's to a fresh start, where more stories like Eddie's have happy endings.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and joyful New Year!

29/12/2025

MILDRED 🩷

Mildred was admitted into our care after she was found with a badly injured back left leg and pelvic injury. Upon examination, the veterinary team decided that it would be best to amputate this leg due to the extent of the injury.

After several weeks of rest and care, she is now ready to start searching for her forever home.🏠

Mildred is a beautiful girl with a gentle personality! She can be initially a little shy, but once she gets to know you, this sweet girl loves getting lots of fuss and enjoys a gentle chin scratch.🥰 Mildred also has a playful side, enjoying spending time playing with her toys.

While recovering from her amputation, Mildred has started to come out of her shell and we believe in the right home, she will continue to grow in confidence.

Due to her amputation, we believe Mildred would be best suited in a calm, settled home where she could be an indoor-only cat.

She would hope her new family will understand that she may need a little time to settle into her new home, but once settled we believe she will be a lovely addition to the right family.💕

If you can give this lovely girl the happy home she is waiting for, check out her profile on our website 👉 https://buff.ly/2v4AiWD

28/12/2025

Happy at Home!🐶

Rusty was surrendered into our care back in March and spent nearly 100 days at our centre being cared for by our animal care team, as sadly this sweet boy was overlooked and sadly had no one attend an appointment to meet him.😔

Thankfully his forever family finally found him and Rusty got the second chance he had been waiting for, his owner Paige sent us the loveliest little update to let us know he has settled in so well in his new home.

“Rusty really is the best boy, and in fact, you can’t say the words handsome in the house without him wagging his tail and giving kisses. He is such a happy boy and made our house chaotic in the best way”🥰

Thank you for choosing to and for giving Rusty the happy home he waiting for!💙🐾