Day 3 DSPCA

Hey Guys&Dolls!! 

Well another busy but rewarding day. The surrender problem to me is massive and appears to be getting worse, im talking about people who want to surrender(give up) their animals to the DSPCA for whatever reason eg; moving away, finance, new kids etc etc the list goes on, I have even came across some people who say 'the dogs to needy I cant handle it' . As the old saying goes 'a dogs not just for Christmas', that goes for all animals. As some of you have experienced with new pets there is an adjustment period with them, this can take weeks even months and a range of experiences contribute especially when it comes to having other animals in the house, it takes time people! The DSPCA are there to help and if you or anyone you know needs advice or help just contact us, the contact details are on the website www.dspca.ie. We spent most of today discussing alternatives to people who want to surrender their pets, one persons dog was full of beans when they came home from work and they couldn’t get peace thus they didn’t want them anymore, it was a large breed of dog and stuck in all day every day while their in work, HELLLLLOOOO!!! How would you feel if you were stuck in the kitchen all day every day with no company and exercise no wonder the poor dog was kicking up fuss. We explained the dog needs to be walked a couple of times during the day and someone needs to be there even for a little while during the day to let him out etc. The person accepted this and seems optimistic for the future choosing to hang onto the dog, which helps with our massive capacity issues. Dogs are social creatures, they need to be involved in family life and plenty of exercise, you can’t underestimate the love and good times you will get back from your dog if you look after them. Done allot of paper work today logging donations and adoptions, there are allot of very good people out there which is lovely to see. If you’re interested in donating at all let me know and ill send you out the forms, it can be a monthly thing or a once off payment whatever you can afford and will go a long way towards helping out. The DSPCA had over 4k of volunteer offers last year, an amazing amount of people wanting to donate time, ive done it myself over the years and its very rewarding and you make new friends, if your interested in that either let me know. The new vet’s clinic is coming on well and will be a roaring success with such great staff will keep you posted on the opening date. Learned a fair bit about different breeds today, Lurchers are amazing I love them and really want one their are the sweetest dog, very similar looking to greyhounds and like greyhounds only have a short burst of energy in them then they just want to sleep and snuggle, definitely and brilliant family dog and amazing around kids. If your ever looking for a pedigree dog don’t think that the DSPCA only has cross breeds. They come across everything, at the moment we have collies, boxers, cavalier king Charles, Jack Russell terriers, German Sheppard’s, the list goes on and calls everyday about Maltese, beagles, Samoyeds to be rehomed so don’t go giving your hard earned money over to money hungry (not all are that way im sure) when you find what your looking for in the rescue centres. Well ive ranted long enough im working in the cattery tomorrow which I love so will post how I got on and im also due to head out with the rescue teams which im sure will give me mixed emotions. Nite all man Yana!!

Shy Kitten looking for home                             Pooch&Fraggles, Tashs dogs, our office buddies

Lurchers head on my lap during lunch