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The ISPCA

Who we are Who we are

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is recognised as Ireland’s leading animal welfare charity. Our role is to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal welfare and to proactively relieve animal suffering in Ireland.

Prevention

We work to prevent cruelty and abuse to animals by promoting animal welfare and educating the public on responsible ownership.

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Protection

We aim to investigate reports of animal cruelty and work hard to protect vulnerable animals in society and relieve animal suffering.

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Prosecution

We aim to prosecute all those who break Irish animal welfare law by having our inspectors work together with law enforcement.

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Keep Up-To-Date with ISPCA News and Animal Welfare Initiatives

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July 11, 2025
Cork Dog Breeder’s prison sentence suspended…
On 9th July, a 41-year-old man appealed his sentence for severe animal neglect at Cork Circuit…..
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July 10, 2025
ISPCA urges Public to Spay/Neuter Cats as Kitten Season Over…
With kitten season in full swing, the ISPCA is urgently appealing to cat lovers to spay,…..
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June 24, 2025
Stray Lurcher Dog with Broken Leg rescued in Waterford City …
Rescued with a broken leg in Waterford, seven-month-old Lurcher pup Lenny is now thriving in a…..
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June 16, 2025
ISPCA rescue severely emaciated Lurcher with injured leg…
Found emaciated and injured on a roadside, Hope the lurcher made a remarkable recovery in ISPCA…..
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June 13, 2025
TAKE ACTION – SAVE LIVES Please Spay or Neuter your pe…
The ISPCA is highlighting the positive benefits of spaying and neutering cats and dogs as early…..
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June 11, 2025
Five dogs rescued in severe state of neglect…
In a coordinated and compassionate effort, after numerous failed attempts to gain access to a property…..
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Every animal deserves love, care, and protection. Sadly, many animals suffer from cruelty, neglect and abuse, which is why the ISPCA aims to safeguard the lives of all animals.

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Animals in need of Adoption

There are countless animals in ISPCA care that are in need of a new home, from dogs and cats to rabbits, horses, donkeys, guinea pigs, and more.
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Balou
Spaniel cross
Cork
Petra
Lurcher
Longford
Dolly Mixture
Spaniel cross
Cork
Lilo
Lurcher
Longford
Elodie
Lurcher
Longford
Theo
Lurcher
Longford

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National Animal Centre

Phone: (+353) 43 332 5035

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Phone: 0818 515 515

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