DSPCA issue plea as charity at full capacity with 250 animals up for adoption
The DSPCA has issued a plea to potential pet owners after revealing it is at capacity with almost 250 animals up for adoption. The charity has received over 300 surrender requests from people wishing to rehome their pets so far in 2025. Animals currently up for adoption at the shelter include 120 dogs, 43 rabbits, 63 cats, 13 guinea pigs, two snakes and two donkeys The animal welfare organisation has launched ‘Furrever Friends’ plush toy collection aimed at raising funds to support the charity while also promoting responsible pet ownership. Tanya Clarke, DSPCA's Head of Dog Operations, said: "We see a lot of cases of pets being surrendered because families weren’t fully prepared or aware of the commitment involved. "Our ‘Furrever Friends’ plush toys provide a way for people, especially children and families, to engage with the idea of pet ownership in a responsible, thoughtful manner before making that big decision. We want to ensure each pet that is adopted from our shelter finds its forever home and the funds and awareness raised through this initiative will help us reach our goal and continue to care for as many animals in need as possible, as well as uniting families with the perfect pet that suits their lifestyle." The collection includes a variety of animals from dogs to cats, rabbits to reptiles. Each ‘Furrever Friend’ comes with an educational leaflet offering guidance on responsible pet adoption and animal care. The toys are designed to showcase that pets requires care, attention and commitment and highlights key factors to consider before getting a pet, including details such as species, temperament, and lifestyle. ‘Furrever Friends’ are now available to purchase at www.dspca.ie/shop and 100% of proceeds go directly towards the DSPCA’s work in rescuing and rehoming animals. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
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