The Irish Blue Cross

The Irish Blue Cross We are an animal welfare charity that provides low-cost veterinary services in the Dublin area for pet owners on low-incomes. RCN: 20203128

We rely heavily on donations from the public to fund our vital work with sick and needy pets.

🐾 The Irish Blue Cross Microchipping Roadshow 🐾📍 Visit us at select MAXI ZOO IRELAND stores and give your pet the best c...
22/08/2025

🐾 The Irish Blue Cross Microchipping Roadshow 🐾
📍 Visit us at select MAXI ZOO IRELAND stores and give your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if they ever go missing. Microchipping is quick, safe, and lasts a lifetime.
Why attend?
✅ Affordable microchipping for dogs & cats
✅ Peace of mind knowing your pet can always be identified
✅ Meet The Irish Blue Cross team and learn more about pet welfare
📅 Find your nearest roadshow date and location here: 👉 https://www.bluecross.ie/whats-happening/microchipping/
Get your pet chipped and help us to keep pets safe, loved, and home where they belong. 🐶🐱💙

Just like in humans, dogs can develop cataracts. If you're worried about your dog's eyes or vision, please contact your ...
20/08/2025

Just like in humans, dogs can develop cataracts. If you're worried about your dog's eyes or vision, please contact your vet 🐾

Cats like Google can get stressed visiting the vet and this means we can get false readings when monitoring glucose. But...
15/08/2025

Cats like Google can get stressed visiting the vet and this means we can get false readings when monitoring glucose. But, with this handy continuous monitoring device, his owner can monitor their glucose levels at home, without the need to prick him. This means less stress for pets and their owners and more accurate readings meaning their diabetes can treated more effectively🐾

🚐 We are on the lookout for caring, dependable volunteers to join our Mobile Clinic Driver team.✨ What we need:✅ Full, c...
13/08/2025

🚐 We are on the lookout for caring, dependable volunteers to join our Mobile Clinic Driver team.
✨ What we need:
✅ Full, clean C1 licence (3+ years’ experience)
✅ Age 25+
✅ Big heart for animal welfare

You’ll be behind the wheel bringing vital veterinary care directly to communities—changing lives for pets and their people. 💙

📍 Dublin-based opportunity
📩 Apply now: https://www.bluecross.ie/whats-happening/volunteer-mobile-clinic-drivers-wanted/

🌡️ 22 degrees outside means the temp inside a car can rise to 33 degrees in just 10 minutes.🌡️ Sadly, some people still...
11/08/2025

🌡️ 22 degrees outside means the temp inside a car can rise to 33 degrees in just 10 minutes.🌡️ Sadly, some people still believe that parking in the shade and/or cracking open the window is okay if you’ve a pet in the 🚗 – it is not safe at all!
Air conditioning can fail and without being in the car, you're unable to tell whether it's working or not so; please, please DO NOT LEAVE a cat or dog, even for a few minutes on a hot day – it could cause them considerable distress and could be fatal.

Cats are known for being independent, but that doesn’t mean they don’t form deep connections with their humans. Here are...
07/08/2025

Cats are known for being independent, but that doesn’t mean they don’t form deep connections with their humans. Here are 5 sweet signs your cat truly feels bonded with you 🐾🐈

🐱🐶💤 Let Sleeping Pets Lie This August Bank Holiday! As we head into the long weekend, here’s a gentle reminder from all ...
01/08/2025

🐱🐶💤 Let Sleeping Pets Lie This August Bank Holiday!
As we head into the long weekend, here’s a gentle reminder from all of us at The Irish Blue Cross: If your pet is snoozing, let them snooze! 💤
Just like us, pets need proper rest to stay happy and healthy. Waking them suddenly can startle them — especially older or newly adopted pets — and may even lead to unexpected reactions.
A few tips:
✔️ Give them a quiet, comfy space
✔️ Teach children to respect nap time
✔️ Avoid disturbing pets while they’re dreaming
This weekend, whether you're off adventuring or enjoying some couch time, make rest a priority — for you and your four-legged friends!
📸 Got a cute sleeping pet photo? Share below 🐾

A massive THANK YOU to MAXI ZOO IRELAND and their amazing customers, who raised an incredible €9,243.29 through in-store...
28/07/2025

A massive THANK YOU to MAXI ZOO IRELAND and their amazing customers, who raised an incredible €9,243.29 through in-store donations! 🙌 Your kindness helps us continue our vital work treating thousands of sick and injured pets — giving them the care they deserve.
Just look at our clinic mascot, Rosie, beaming with joy at the news!
From all of us (furry friends included) — thank you for making a real difference. 🐾

Every July, online searches to "get a dog" spike. And it’s easy to see why, sunny days, school holidays, and more time a...
21/07/2025

Every July, online searches to "get a dog" spike. And it’s easy to see why, sunny days, school holidays, and more time at home can make summer feel like the perfect time to bring a furry friend into your life.
But before you fall for those puppy-dog eyes, it’s important to know what you're signing up for. 🐕❤️
✅ Dogs are a long-term commitment, financially, emotionally, and timewise.
💸 The annual cost of owning a dog can exceed €1,500, depending on their breed and size.
Over their lifetime, that can add up to more than €20,000, including food, vet visits, grooming, training, pet insurance, and those inevitable surprise expenses.
When summer ends, real life returns. Children go back to school, routines change, and some new pet owners realise just how much time and care dogs need......every single day.
Dogs can’t be left alone for long hours. They may bark, howl, or become destructive out of stress and loneliness, which can affect your home and your neighbours. They need regular walks, training, play, and lots of love. And don’t forget someone has to care for them when you go on holidays.
So, if you're considering getting a dog this summer, make sure you’re ready for the years, not just the season. 🌦️🐕 See: https://www.bluecross.ie/pet-advice/before-getting-a-dog/ for more information
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15/07/2025

Tilly presented to us with lameness. As a fluffy-coated dog, it wasn’t until we closely examined her, we noticed something very different about her! This unique little lady was born with no toes on her hind limbs. Normally dogs have three bones in their toes. If you look closely at Tilly’s x-ray you will see, she has one bone on what would have been the outer toes and none for the remainder. Rest assured though, Tilly has not let this stop her living a full life 🐾

❌ MYTH: Dogs *need* to be walked every day ❌✅ FACT: Exercising pets in hot weather is the biggest cause of heat related ...
12/07/2025

❌ MYTH: Dogs *need* to be walked every day ❌
✅ FACT: Exercising pets in hot weather is the biggest cause of heat related illness
There are plenty of ways to keep your dog safely entertained indoors on hot days.
Please see: https://www.bluecross.ie/pet-advice/enrichment/

Address

15A Goldenbridge Industrial Estate
Dublin
DUBLIN8

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+35314163030

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