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Filming - We had Mícheál Ó Scannáil and his team with us for a morning of filming and 5th class from Rathdrum boys NS were the stars of the show. It will be go our on air this afternoon between 4 and 4.30 on network 2. Thanks very much to everyone for all their help today news2day
Jack’s run
I'm raising money for Wicklow SPCA, Sharpeshill. Any contribution will make an impact, whether you donate a little or a lot. Anything helps! Wicklow SPCA, Sharpeshill is responsible for caring for animals that are in need of rehoming or who suffered from cruelty and abuse. This cause is close to my heart four of my own dogs have come from the SPCA and two from Sharpeshill specifically. To help raise [...]
Older and forgotten
Wicklow SPCA assisted officers from the ISPCA following a report of neglect to a number of dogs in Co. Wicklow. 4 dogs were removed from a property . The Husky is 10 years plus and was in very poor condition. All the dogs were under nourished with matted coats and overgrown nails. Following veterinary assessment and treatment, the dogs are now in our care. We will update you shortly [...]
A little understanding
Wicklow spca are asking for some understanding from the public on the rehoming of the recently rescued dogs from a puppy farm. We are inundated with requests and offers of homes, foster care etc. These dogs are completely unsocialised and require a lot of time and patience from our team. When the time is right we will take into consideration what type of home is best for each dogs. There [...]
Puppy farm dogs
Wicklow spca recently assisted our colleagues in the Ispca with the rescue of numerous dogs from a dog breeding situation . These dogs are in their own lockdown and seek any hiding place possible, backing into corners or hiding behind their beds. Totally unsocialised and fearful of every sound and movement. Staff are working round the clock to help them adjust and live life again. We had them groomed this [...]
Time and patience
We recently admitted a large number of dogs which were rescued from a puppy farm situation. The dogs are in their own lockdown. Every movement sends them running into corners , staring into space and seeking a hiding place. We will work with our experts and do our very best to bring security, safety and joy back into their lives. Unfortunately we cannot take any expressions of interest of homes [...]
Please donate
We have big plans to create a new community space for everybody to come together and enjoy once it's safe again to do so. If you can help us to start this project, it would be greatly appreciated! Please support our fundraiser here!
Dog socialisation classes
With the easing of restrictions Emmaline from Citizen Canine Ireland will commence some dog classes from Sat 8th May and Monday evenings from the 10th May. Please contact Emmaline for further information
A huge thank you
As we approach the May Bank Holiday we have been thinking about what would have been the biggest event here at the Wicklow SPCA in previous years, All About Animals. It was a fantastic event meeting old and new friends and learning from each other. It also was the largest fundraiser in the year. How things have changed with Covid 19 but we look forward to better and brighter days [...]
Dog park manager
Pamela's dog park will reopen for public use under the management of Suzanne. This will be through appointments only and please contact Suzanne on 087 2652850. In line with Covid 19 safety measures we will have a limited number of guests allowed on any given day and each visitor must give their contact details to Suzanne on arrival. Each dog park visit is for a maximum time of 30 [...]
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