Dungarvan Animal Matters and Welfare Information

Dungarvan Animal Matters and Welfare Information A reference page for animal welfare information. The shelter has vast experience with severely debilitated and injured dogs, of which there are many.

DRK was started in the late 80s to prevent as many dogs as was possible from dying in the pound, the kill rates in pounds at that time and into the 90s was over 30,000 annually. Thanks to our wonderful vet Johanna, who owns and operates Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic in Youghal, all the dogs that come into our care receive top class veterinary treatment. The dogs that come here are primarily sent to

the UK for homing to reputable rescues, unfortunately almost all rescues in Ireland do this because there simply are not enough good homes available in Ireland due to the over population of dogs here.

03/08/2025

Anyone know who the local TNR groups are in this area please? Been made aware of a situation involving approximately 30 ferals.

03/08/2025

Doesn’t look like the incoming storm is going to hit us here in Waterford, but pls be aware in the West and keep pets safe.

02/08/2025

Whilst it’s tempting to start cutting back hedges and ditches, there are still nesting birds using them. It’s only for another couple of weeks, so PLEASE wait and give the youngsters time to fly.

The all too real result of not neutering cats.
02/08/2025

The all too real result of not neutering cats.

Is this the best we’ve got as human beings in the 21st century?
01/08/2025

Is this the best we’ve got as human beings in the 21st century?

Daniel Downey was out for a walk on a sunny Monday, May 5, when he came across a badger caught in a snare. The snare was attached to a fence post in a break in the hedge.

These bloody judges! Even when the odd cases make it to court, the judiciary all but make a joke of animal cruelty.
30/07/2025

These bloody judges! Even when the odd cases make it to court, the judiciary all but make a joke of animal cruelty.

Two things in particular stick out to me in the response from the Gardai. The first being use of the term ‘well intentio...
30/07/2025

Two things in particular stick out to me in the response from the Gardai. The first being use of the term ‘well intentioned’ in reference to the opinion of both KAF and the sm response. The second is the claim of the ‘great upset of the owner’. Why are the owners sensibilities given priority over the very clearly, unmistakably, without any question of doubt emaciated condition of the dog? Is this owner of importance in some way? I ask because the response is quite extraordinary.

The Gardai, in this instance, appear to be of the opinion that they are somehow
omnipotent and not to be questioned or asked to prove their claims. That’s a little odd, disconcerting in fact.

Petition launched to return dog to animal shelter - News - Kildare Nationalist

30/07/2025

Hunt's don't give a toss about hounds. They use them for "sport", and kill them when they're no longer needed.

Credit: Sheffield Hunt Sabs

Fox hunting doesn’t just involve killing foxes ..
30/07/2025

Fox hunting doesn’t just involve killing foxes ..

Well done!More proof that the greyhound racing fraternity do not, in fact, care for their dogs at all. Even now the thre...
29/07/2025

Well done!

More proof that the greyhound racing fraternity do not, in fact, care for their dogs at all. Even now the threat of shooting continues.

29/07/2025

Tell the Irish Government to ban cruel fox hunting. Foxes are chased by packs of dogs and when caught, they are torn apart. It's time for a ban.

Contact the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Sinn Fein. Tell them that you want fox hunting, hare coursing and all bloodsports banned.

Micheál Martin TD
Leader, Fianna Fail
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Tel: 01 619 4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michealmartintd/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/

Simon Harris TD
Leader, Fine Gael
Telephone: 01 281 3727
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
X: http://www.twitter.com/SimonHarrisTD
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DeputySimonHarris

Mary Lou McDonald TD
Leader, Sinn Fein
Tel: (01) 727 7102
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryLouMcDonald
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaryLouMcDonaldTD

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