Arklow Cat Rescue

05/01/2026

📖𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐍𝐑? 🤔
𝐓𝐍𝐑 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩/𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫/𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 and is the most humane method of community cat population control. TNR is a process whereby unowned, free-roaming cats are 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 to the outdoor habitat where they were found. 🐾

TNR is a team effort. A trapper will humanely trap any number of cats. The cats are then transported to a TNR clinic where a veterinary team prepares the cat for surgery. (Most "regular" veterinary offices will not treat feral cats.) The cats are spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian at a clinic and are vaccinated for rabies and distemper. The vet will also use a cauterized knife to remove the tip of the cat's left ear, giving the cat an ear-tip. (An ear-tip is the universal sign that a cat has been through the TNR process.) Afterward, the cats are retained until they recover. Males are usually released as soon as anesthesia has worn off completely. Females are typically held 2 - 5 days, depending on their stress level and the condition of their incision. No removable stitches or cones are used during the TNR process as most of these cats cannot be handled. There are no scheduled follow-up visits.

After the cats return to their outside homes, a caretaker will typically provide food, water, shelter, care and love. Outdoor cats in a managed colony have a typical lifespan of 10 years. Outdoor cats without a caretaker have a lifespan of 2 years. Your indoor pet cat might live 15-20 years. Human interaction is critical to their well-being!🤗

In addition to preventing unwanted litters, TNR also improves the health of community cats by providing essential vaccines to protect against disease. Also, the risk of certain cancers are mostly eliminated thanks to sterilization. Community cats also become better neighbors once sterilized as undesirable behaviors associated with reproduction -- such as fighting, yowling and marking -- are eliminated. TNR is a win-win proposition!🤝

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project. ✅

05/01/2026

‼️Frodo is missing since new years day from the Knockenrahen estate, please check sheds, garages in case he got locked in somewhere .
Please contact us with any sightings 🙏

04/01/2026

Dr Megan Anderson went about setting up Rainbow Bridge Veterinary Service after she welcomed Pip into her life at the end of 2023.

04/01/2026

🥶 As the temperatures drop, our pets need a little extra help staying warm and cosy. Here are a few simple ways to keep them comfortable this winter:

🛌 Provide soft, draft-free sleeping spots.
🐾 Check paws for ice, snow or salt after walks.
🏠 Keep them indoors on chilly days where possible.
💧Make sure water bowls don’t freeze.

Small changes can make a big difference in keeping them safe and snug this season.

04/01/2026

🛑🛑🛑WARNING - HELP PROTECT OUR PETS🛑🛑🛑

With the snow and ice expected, the roads may well be gritted. If you walk your Dog on gritted roads/paths please make sure that their paws are washed either by walking them through a few puddles away from the gritted surfaces or by dipping their feet in fresh water once at home.
‼️ Every year hundreds of pets throughout the country become seriously ill and in some cases die because of the rock salt and antifreeze being used during the cold snap. Dogs and Cats walk through the substances left by gritters trying to clear roads and car drivers defrosting their windscreens and then licking them off their paws.
‼️ Consuming rock salt can cause dehydration, liver failure and pancreatitis, while antifreeze contains the chemical ethylene glycol, which can be lethal when ingested.

03/01/2026

It's cold outside! ❄️ Important reminder that cats have a habit of crawling under car bonnets and wheel arches when temperatures drop. Make sure to tap the bonnet of your car and check around the wheels and on top of tyres before you start the engine and drive off.

01/01/2026

Owner has been in touch 😻

Do you recognise this poor lad

🐈‍⬛Injured Cat Found Wicklow Town🐈‍⬛
UPDATE: Owner found:
Well done Grant, for all you have done for this little cat.

Posting for Grant M
This little cat was found injured last night. The lovely finder took him up to UCD Vet Hospital and got him treated. Sadly the cat isn't microchipped but he has to be someone's pet. He is super friendly.
We are working with New Hope Rescue and Arklow Cat Rescue to secure a place for this little guy.
If you recognise him, please pm us and please share.

https://www.facebook.com/share/16tVLYSHv5/

01/01/2026

As you know Mary Hickey organised a Family Walk into 2026 fundraiser, well it was a fabulous night , we had our half mile done in 2025 and completed in 2026🎉🎉
The total amount raised was €295 which is a fantastic amount.👏👏
🎊Thank you from the kitties Mary 😻
🎊Thank you to everyone who spent their new years eve with us Congratulations to all the raffle winners
🎊Thank you Liam Wolohan for the first aid cover.✨️ thankfully he didnt have any work to do.
🎊Thank you to the girls for looking after the raffle and the tea's and coffee's 🎀
🎊Thank you Lisa Hamilton for the photo and video memories🎆
Video in next post

31/12/2025

Before 2026 walks into our lives I want to say a huge thank you to all of you who supported us this year. ❤️❤️

To everyone who supported all our fundraisers over the year,
THANK YOU 😻

To all of you who organised fund raisers on our behalf.
THANK YOU 😘

To everyone who donated food, bedding and cat toys and trees THANK YOU 😍

To all the businesses locally who supported us throughout the year THANK YOU 💕

Finally to everyone who adopted from us, we hope the furries have made your family there's 🐱🐈

31/12/2025

As this year closes there are 2 teams of people without who I couldn't do what I do.
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Firstly my Foster Families ❤️❤️
To all of you Thank You for your kindness and support throughout the year, your commitment to all your Foster kitties, through the sad times and the good, seeing them flourish and off to their new homes, it's very much appreciated, 😻
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And to our veterinary team, Avondale Veterinary Clinic , 💖 you all go above and beyond to help our cats and kittens, whether it's TNR, routine check ups or OOH emergency your always at the end of the phone 📱 your care and attention is second to none 💞
Thank you ❤️

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Happy New year to all of you and here's to another successful year
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