About The ISPCA
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is recognised as Ireland's leading animal welfare charity. Our role is to is to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal welfare and to proactively relieve animal suffering in Ireland. More
Rescue Stories
The ISPCA inspectors are at the forefront of animal welfare, they respond to allegations of cruelty, neglect and abuse and also aid sick and injured animals. Read some of the stories by our inspectors of how they rescue animals every day. More
Rehoming
The ISPCA’s two rescue and rehabilitation centres were developed in order to support the ISPCA Inspectorate and member societies with the rescue, rehabilitation and responsible re-homing of cruelly treated and neglected animals. More
Lost & Found
This resource allows you to report pets who have been lost or pets that you have found. Knowing what to do when you lose a pet can be unclear, we have compiled guidelines of what to do in case of losing your dog, your cat or another animal. More
Current News
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Horrific case of animal neglect, fifteen year disqualification from keeping animals imposed
15 February 2018WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT MAY CAUSE UPSET: A County Wicklow woman has been disqualified from keeping animals for a period of fifteen years
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Over 600 dogs and cats rehomed following the closure of a research facility in Co. Mayo
13 February 2018The ISPCA has completed a project to rehome 603 animals including 346 dogs, mostly beagles and 257 cats from a research facility
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ISPCA Home Forever Programme
17 October 2017The ISPCA has created the Home Forever programme to make sure we’re there if the worst were to happen.
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Education is the key to better animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in Ireland
02 June 2017Education is the key to better animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in Ireland