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This festive season, shop local and support our USPCA charity stores in Banbridge, Lurgan, Lisburn and Belfast!💙
Each of our stores have a lovely range of clothing, toys, books, trinkets and jewellery – so you are sure to find the perfect present for your family and friends, including your four-legged friends, this Christmas. Our charity stores also stock our selection of USPCA Christmas cards, with 15 designs to choose from!🎁
Additionally, as it's #InternationalVolunteerDay we would like to say a big THANK YOU to our charity store volunteers as our stores would be nothing without them! Our volunteers are vital in keeping our charity shops running, helping to fund USPCA services which support animals throughout Northern Ireland.🐾
Have some time to spare? We are currently seeking volunteers for our Lisburn and Belfast stores.
🔗To find out more, click in the VOLUNTEER link in our bio/comments or call 028 3025 1000.
#Volunteer #ShopLocal #AnimalCharity #CharityStores #ShopSecondHand
🎄December Donation Drive🎄
Can you help us raise £5000 before NYE?
Animal admissions doubled this year, especially during kitten season - a season that extended longer than ever before. Our animal care and veterinary teams cared for these tiny, orphaned kittens suffering from severe cat flu. You helped us rise to an unprecedented surge in calls for our wildlife rescue service. You stood by us when we cared for abandoned, neglected dogs, covered in mange and sores.
Lovely Deirbhile Kelly popped down to the centre to see what we do after meeting her and her beloved dog Aria at our Santa Paws event. We rely on supporters like you and Deirbhile to keep our doors open 🙏
You've been there for us and we're counting on you now to extend your helping hand this Christmas.
What your donations will do:
🐾 £15
You’ll help 6 families feed their animal this Christmas through our pet parcel food bank scheme.
🐾 £35
You’ll feed a cat for a whole month
🐾 £50
You’ll fund a wildlife rescue
🐾 £100
You’ll x-ray an injured dog
Your action today will touch their lives immediately and together this festive season, we can ease the burden on sick, injured and abused animals across Northern Ireland!
TAP THE LINK IN THE COMMENTS OR DONATE HERE: https://buff.ly/3VeG66J
#PawsForTheCause #DecemberDonationDrive #AnimalCharity #ChristmasFundraising #Cats #Dogs #Wildlife #AnimalRescue
The time to act is now: Ban hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland
The time to act is now: Ban hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland 🚨
“We hear the squealing from the hunting dogs and other animals from inside our home. From autumn to late winter, they come every couple of weeks. They flush out and kill whatever comes out. This happened in February. A large fox was flushed out, set upon by dogs, and was then ripped apart. Witnessed by my children from our window. They do this purely for sport; they don’t have the landowner's permission, nor are we overrun with foxes. When we ask the hunters to move on as they are not welcome, we are cursed at.” – Resident in Northern Ireland.
Hunting with dogs isn’t sport; it’s cruelty. It's time to end this barbaric practice that traumatises animals and humans alike.
The public consultation on banning hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland is open now until the 13th of January. This is our chance to protect wildlife and stand against this inhumane tradition.
Respond to the consultation today and demand compassionate, progressive change 👉 https://buff.ly/3CQjdAw
Together, we can create a better future for wildlife in Northern Ireland.
#BanHuntingWithDogs #TimeForChangeNI #EndCruelty #ProtectWildlife
🔈New podcast alert: LeagueCast x USPCA special with guest John Blair MLA! 🎙️
In this special episode, John Blair MLA, joins Emma Judd from the League Against Cruel Sports to discuss his bold steps to introduce a Private Members’ Bill that could ban the hunting of wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland—the last part of the UK where this cruel practice remains legal.
Key topics include:
🐾 Why banning hunting in Northern Ireland is so important.
🐾 Clarifying the wording of the Bill, including the broader term "dogs."
🐾 John Blair’s public consultation, running until 13th January - your chance to have your say!
🐾 The importance of Scotland’s legislation and its influence on laws across Northern Ireland, England, and Wales.
This is a pivotal moment for animal welfare and your voice can help shape a safer, compassionate future for wildlife in Northern Ireland.
🔊 Listen to the episode now and be sure to fill out the consultation form to share your views. https://buff.ly/490kD7x
#LeagueAgainstCruelSports #USPCA #EndHunting #TimeForChangeNI
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With the support of the USPCA and the League Against Cruel Sports, John Blair MLA is taking bold steps to introduce a Private Members’ Bill that could ban the hunting of wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland.
The Bill, if passed, will also ban trail hunting and effectively outlaw flushing with dogs for pest control, also known as ‘terrier work’.
Your opinion matters — Northern Ireland, have your say on the proposals.
Fill it out for Freddy the Fox. Consultation form here 👉 https://buff.ly/4eTUNUA
#LeagueAgainstCruelSports #USPCA #EndHuntingWithDogs #TimeForChangeNI
This #NationalBadgerDay we’re delighted to showcase this wonderful short film narrated by Megan McCubbin which aims to educate about the unfair persecution of badgers.🦡
Operation Badger is an initiative that has been re-launched by the UK Badger Crime Priority Group. A group that we are very proud to be part of as we campaign and act to protect badgers in Northern Ireland.
Badger persecution comes in many forms, ranging from the horrific practice of badger baiting to avoidable sett disturbance / destruction which can occur when people carry out otherwise legal operations on land such as forestry or agricultural tasks. Badgers have been historically persecuted for sport, pest control and disease control.
This National Badger Day, we’re urging supporters to take action and get involved in Operation Badger. Report any suspected illegal activity you see that causes harm to badgers by calling the PSNI on 101 and also to the USPCA on 028 3025 1000.
#Brocktober #Badger #AnimalWelfare #ProtectWildlife #ProtectedSpecies
Will to Give Week ❤️
We simply couldn’t do it without the kindness and generosity of those who have chosen to leave a gift in their Will.
This 9th – 13th September marks Will to Give Week, a week where we highlight the importance of having an up to date Will in place. It can seem like a daunting task to complete which is why we joined Bequeathed, to ensure it’s quick and easy to protect the ones you love and the causes you care about.
As a charity that does not receive government funding, legacy giving over the years has allowed us to help thousands of sick, injured and abandoned animals that have come through our centre.
We’ve been in operation since 1836 and leaving a gift could help us keep the doors open for so many more animals, for more years to come.
If you’d like to leave a Will for Good, start writing your free Will here: Support USPCA with your Will For Good (bequeathed.org)
#WillToGiveWeek #LegacyGiving #LeaveAGift #AnimalCharity #WillForGood
National Wildlife Day!🦊🦔🦢
At the USPCA we are dedicated to protecting and caring for the amazing wildlife that enriches Northern Ireland, as our wonderful wildlife team work each day to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife with the help of our amazing wildlife volunteers, so they can be released back into their native habitat.
This #NationalWildlifeDay we want to shine a light on the importance of looking after the environment as it can have a major impact on our wildlife.
Last week, this cygnet was found with fishing line tangled all around its beak and feet, making it difficult for this little guy to even move!😔
Our wildlife team were called and transported him to our centre to begin the tedious task of removing the wire. The cygnet was put under sedation, to ensure he was calm and comfortable, while our veterinary team carefully untangled the reams of fishing line around its body - which was successfully all removed!👏
The next day, our wildlife officer Laura transported the cygnet back to his home and he was able to be released and reunited with his family!🥰
A large majority of our wildlife calls are due to animals becoming entangled in or ingesting litter and this can and has been fatal for some poor animals.
We can all play a part in ensuring our beauty spots, parks, coasts and neighbourhoods are as little free as possible as less mess will cause less distress for our wildlife!
#Cygnet #Rescue #AnimalRescue #AnimalCharity #Wildlife
Meet Simon – our head biscuit-maker!❤️
Simon was brought into our care as a stray kitten who had been abandoned. After spending some time with our veterinary team, who provided him with the love and care he needed, he is now ready to find his forever home!🏡
Simon is a very affectionate young cat who loves attention. He really is a little cuddle bug, as he loves to hop onto your lap and expresses his appreciation with a gentle purr – as you can see he is also the best biscuit maker!🫶
Simon is a real sweetheart that has a lot of love to give, he is very good natured and has a playful side – he will defiantly be the purr-fect addition to someone’s family!🥰
If Simon has ‘kneaded’ his way into your heart, fill out an application form via the ADOPT link in our bio/comments or call us on 028 3025 1000.
#AnimalCharity #AdoptDontShop #RescueCat #AnimalWelfare
Meet our cutie-pie Marian!🥰🫶
Marian is a dainty sweetheart who is ready to find a forever family that will provide all the love she desires!❤️
As you can see, Marian is an extremely affectionate young cat who loves getting as many head scratches and cuddles as she can.☺️
Marian has a playful and curious nature, as she loves to take in her surroundings whilst also making sure all your attention is on her, whether that’s by bopping your hand to make sure the cuddles don’t stop or letting out a gentle meow to make sure all eyes are on her!🐾
If you believe Marian belongs in your life, fill out an application via the ADOPT link in our bio/comments or give us a call on 028 3025 1000.
#RescueCat #AdoptMe #AdoptDontShop #AnimalCharity #CatPerson #NeedsAHome
