The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered charity, established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals and is now Ireland's largest animal welfare organisation. The shelter is a beautiful campus just a short drive away from Marley Park based in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.
What is most obvious to me as I have the opportunity to meet the staff and their pets is the sense of community spirit and pride in their work. Friendly, smiling two legs and four legs will greet you as you enter the state of the art facility. As I arrive, Barbara, the wonderful receptionist, is feeding a baby kitten who has adopted her as her mum. There are many fabulous and furry felines waiting for a new home. The 'Central Bark Cafe' gives you the opportunity to kick back and relax while you take in the busy atmosphere and meet some the wagging tails.
Buddy is a golden labrador retriever who arrived to the Dublin SPCA Rescue and Rehoming Centre as a puppy of only 10 weeks young. Everything you read about labs is true and he will be very happy for some left over lunch!
Maggie the cairn terrier is a friendly and mischievous little girly with the zest for life of a puppy. What a smile!
Bluebell is a born model with the most amazing Cristian Dior pencil lined eyes and fantabulous smile! The most friendly and smooshy personality all wrapped up in a beautiful white fur coat.
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers shelter and care to a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, budgies, snakes, terripins and all manner of farmyard fowl. You can't imagine how much gushing I did when I had the pleasure of meeting baby goat Lance! Doesn't take much to amuse a Dublin lass apparently.
If you are thinking about adding a pet to your family, it is really worth meeting the residents. There are also four animal mobile clinic which offer subsidised veterinary treatment for pets, there are education programmes, training services, ambulance services, pet boarding and vet clinic. You will find dog training with King of Paws training academy : http://www.dspca.ie/dogtraining
Mostly you will find the fight against cruelty, and lots of fun and furry things for children. Much more information can be found here : http://www.dspca.ie
