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Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2025

Calling all women to walk, jog, or run in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon for Team ISPCA!
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Irish Life Dublin Marathon

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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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May 2, 2025
Love A Lurcher Rehoming Campaign…
The ISPCA urgently needs help to find loving homes for 20+ lurchers, from puppies to seniors,…..
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May 1, 2025
Cork man banned from keeping dogs for five years…
At Fermoy District Court on 25 April 2025, a 78-year-old Cork man was fined €3,000 and…..
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April 30, 2025
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Giveaway…
Win a luxury getaway with your rescue pet!
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April 29, 2025
ISPCA removes over 200 animals from single property…
The ISPCA recently removed a total of 207 animals from one property in Co. Kildare
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April 15, 2025
Waterford woman disqualified from owning animals for ten yea…
On April 14, 2025, at Waterford City District Court, a Waterford woman failed to appear before…..
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April 10, 2025
Carlow woman receives lifetime ban on owning animals…
A Phelimstown woman was banned for life from owning dogs after admitting eight animal welfare offences…..
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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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Swiper
Collie
Kildare
Frances
Domestic Short Hair
Donegal
Pepe
Chihuahua
Cork
Coco
Chihuahua
Cork
Cooper
Retriever Collie Mix
Wicklow
Cara
Lurcher
Wicklow

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National Animal Centre

Phone: (+353) 43 332 5035

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Phone: 0818 515 515

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