(wspca) wexford society prevention of cruelty to animals

13/07/2024

Ruby (left). Has been missing from Sandy Lane, Curracloe for 3 days now. She is a South East Rescue failed foster. She has no tail and the top of her right ear is missing. If anyone has seen her can you please call Judy on 0833734592

13/07/2024

Size 12 ,15 euro with tags, Coral dress L, and 15 euro ,Bag new 12 euro

13/07/2024

Green Jacket size 12 ,15 euros. Green polka dot dress ,size 12 ,15 euro. Green floral dress size 16 ,and 25 euro

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Man's jacket xxl,25 euro

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Med ,12 to 14 new with tags 20 euro.Bag 10 ,Clarks runners size 5 ,ten euro

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Magnificent Debs Dress xs 50 euro

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Size 10 new with tags

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Medium 15 euro Jacket size 10 ,12 euro

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Medium size 12, 15 euro

13/07/2024

A glimmer of hope for all the black cats and kittens looking for new homes.

13/07/2024

YOU KNOW THAT LOVING FEELING. Snooy is deaf but it does not stop him having fun with his .Snooy has to be an indoor because of his deafness and also because of the risk of Sunburn.

12/07/2024

🐾THE BIG REVEAL🐾

Perfect Pooch Grooming along with Just Pawfection, Paws in Motion Grooming, and Prestige Grooming have teamed up to raise money for the WSPCA. We bring you the best doggy hamper raffle you've ever seen!!

We are selling raffle tickets for this HUGE hamper worth over €300 including a voucher for the salon of the winners' choice. Selling for €2 per strip or €5 for 3 strips, all proceeds will go to the WSPCA to help with the amazing work they do for all our furry friends! We are so happy to be working with these other lovely Wexford groomers to raise money for a charity so close to our hearts!

To buy tickets, contact any of us here, by phone or call in!

Just Pawfection 087 339 1959
Perfect Pooch Grooming 087 477 3170
Pawsinmotion Grooming 089 252 4316
Prestige Grooming 086 873 6708

Raffle will take place on Monday 12th of August
Best of luck 🫶

12/07/2024

BIG MAC was in the care of WSPCA for a long time eventually we found him the perfecthome .Received this lovely message today from his new family. Hi there just thought we would drop you a message Big Mac settled right at home by the time the three weeks where up we couldn’t get him to go out 😂 but eventually he took the big bad step to venture out side. My daughter who has autism is best friends and he’s so good with her and so gentle thanks again x.This makes the worry and sleepless night all worth while .

12/07/2024

Please Read this article, and ask for help Neutering and Spaying your cats .CONTACT WSPCA ON 0539143919.

12/07/2024

All these doggies are feeling much happier after having there Spay Day At Perfect Pooch Grooming ,Thank you Charlotte for giving them a new lease at life ,all neutered spayed,vaccinated, wormed,deflead and microchipped ,just waiting for that new start.

12/07/2024

This very friendly cat has turned up at a house in Cluin Dara this morning, is it local or another stray cat .Please contact 0867776004

11/07/2024

Anyone missing this cool dude he arrived at a house in Garden lodge, Edermine, Enniscorthy. Please contact 0872383451.If you are the owner or may know the owner.

11/07/2024

This family pet is missing in the Ballyedmond/Monamolin area could everyone please share and check sheds and out building incase she's locked in please share

11/07/2024

First cat got 64 comment, second cat got none.

11/07/2024

Sad news the body of a long haired cat that was struck by a cat is across the road from the entrance of the car park in King Street.

10/07/2024

This is good advice and makes sense.

Please remember, the best place for a feral or community cat is where it is living.

Even under the best circumstances, following all the relocation guidelines, it still has the best chance of survival by being returned to where it was trapped.

TNR

Trap Neuter RETURN

Alley Cat Allies
Safe Relocation of Feral Cats

Relocating a feral cat or colony of feral cats should be avoided at all costs, and only viewed as a last resort. Unless the cats’ lives are threatened, the optimal place for them is where they currently live.

Cats are territorial animals and form strong bonds with the location they inhabit. A food source exists in the area and the cats are acclimated to local conditions. Relocating feral cats is a difficult, time-consuming, and challenging undertaking.

A far better course of action is to resolve, if possible, the problems that are forcing the cats out of their established home. Many solutions exist for common complaints stemming from cat behavior. Read about how to help the cats be good neighbors.

Only after you have exhausted all possibilities should you consider relocation. Moving a colony of feral cats—and convincing them to stay—is a complex process involving specific procedures, starting with finding a suitable new habitat or location, that must be followed without shortcuts if you want the cats to remain at the relocation site.

Assess the colony. Feral cats develop strong bonds with one another as well as with their established homes. When looking for a new location, try to find one that can take all of the cats. If this is not possible, cats with strong bonds to each other should be moved together. Cats will adjust to their new homes better and the move will be less traumatic if they have the security of one or more trusted companions.

Kittens and cats that are friendly to humans can be adopted into good homes, or sterilized and relocated with the rest of the colony depending on your available resources. Read our Socialized Cat Guide, including adoption techniques.

Find a new home for the cats:

The colony’s new home should be in a climate that they can adjust to easily. Do not move southern cats up north where they won’t be used to the cold winters. The new home should be away from heavily trafficked areas, include shelter from inclement weather, and come with a new caregiver who understands the responsibilities of feeding, sheltering, and caring for the cats.

Barns, horse stables, and country homes with lots of land often make excellent homes for feral cats. Other options include a backyard or alley. Ask everyone you know for leads on locations, and place notices or flyers in local newspapers and veterinarian offices, pet stores, coffee shops, hardware stores, feed mills, and farm supply depots. Place ads online for your area at www.craigslist.org or www.groups.yahoo.com. You may find it useful to use our sample Barn Cat Flyer.

When you find a promising location, inspect the area carefully and talk to the prospective caregiver at length. Ensure that the new caregiver will provide daily food, water, and monitoring. Consider developing an adoption contract in which the new caregiver will commit to providing basic needs, including veterinary care, and to having any new cats who appear in the colony spayed or neutered and vaccinated.

Some things to consider:
Avoid locating near busy roads.

Ensure that the cats are properly introduced to the property’s other animals. Dogs must be introduced slowly so the cats will not become frightened or be chased away. Cats and horses frequently get along well, once the cats adjust to a horse’s size.

Take into account wildlife in the area. Raccoons, foxes, and opossums typically get along with adult cats in their own fashion. Kittens, however, are at risk because they can be prey. Coyotes will prey on both cats and kittens. In areas with coyotes, the cats stand a better chance if they have access to a shed or similar structure with several small openings that they can run in for safety. You may also consider building a fenced area for the cats.

Relocate the Cats.
a) Trap the cats and safely transport them immediately, in covered traps, to their new home.

b) Upon arrival at the new location, the cats must be confined in pre-installed large cages for three to four weeks (an example of confinement cages). Confinement allows the cats to adjust to the environment in safety and to accept it as their new home. If set free upon arrival, all cats will attempt to return to their former home and will likely become lost.

c) Alert the new caregiver that during the first day or two, the cats may try to find a way out. Most cats settle down in the cage when they realize that no harm will befall them.

d) While the cats are confined, they must have clean water, fresh food, and clean (or scooped) litter at least once, preferably twice, each day. Feeding cats canned food during confinement appears to help them accept their new home. The cats can then be fed dry food upon release; it is up to the new caregiver.

Details to keep in mind:
Be skeptical if you are told the new location is escape-proof. Always install cages for the confinement period to ensure that the cats remain in their new home.

If a cat escapes from the enclosure, the caregiver should set food and water out. This will encourage the escapee to stay close. The new caregiver should sprinkle that particular cat’s used litter (specifically f***s) around the location. Since cats have a keen sense of smell, this will help lure the cat back to its territory. Cats often hide for a period of time, but usually stay on or near the premises.

Follow up. Plan to call or visit the new caregiver regularly to ensure that the cats are well cared for. You may be able to provide valuable support or advice. They may also serve as a contact for future relocations.

If you have relocated an entire colony, try to completely remove the food sources in the old location to discourage a new colony of feral cats from forming. But remember, because the original colony has been removed, new unsterilized cats are likely to move in.

An Alley Cat Allies survey of caregivers revealed that relocations were most likely to succeed when four main steps were followed:

Several cats from the same colony were relocated together.

Cats were confined in adequate climate for two to four weeks (Alley Cat Allies recommends four weeks) in large cages inside sheds, barns, basements, or escape-proof shelters.

Cats were fed canned food every day for a short period (two to six weeks) and then dry food.

The new caregiver made frequent (minimum twice daily) verbal attempts to bond with the cats.

10/07/2024

Madison Enjoyed his pamper at Perfect Pooch Groomers in Cadtlebridge today and I think there might have been a little treat afterwards.Madison will be ready for adoption very soon .Please contact 0871220416 or 0876293043

10/07/2024

This little dog has just been found in Maudletown Wexford with collar and lead anyone recognise him .please contact WSPCA on WhatsApp 0871220416

10/07/2024

This little dog got out the gate from his home today opposite CBS Wexford and took off please contact 0877019568

10/07/2024

This very handsome cat was found this morning in Spawell Road Wexford please contact WSPCA on 053 9143919 or 0871220416

10/07/2024

Anyone recognise this very friendly kitten who just wandered into homestore and more this morning. Please contact me Brigid Cullen on WhatsApp 0871220416 or WSPCA on 053 9143919

10/07/2024

Thank you very much to Joe Murphy who restored this lovely little child's bench ,even painted the animals and donated it to WSPCA it wasn't long on the shop floor when it found a little Lady sitting on enjoying her snacks .Thank you Joe .

10/07/2024

Gizmo had a lucky escape yesterday as he escaped from his hutch in Whiterock Hill Wexford, thankfully he was brought to the wspca office, and was collected by his very releived owner

10/07/2024

Thank you everyone for supporting John Colfer Wexford County Council dog warden 24 hour fast on Wexford Main Street on Friday the 5th July. Total amount raised 2888.95 euros. This week we will be issuing 35 vouchers to the value of 75 euros to help with the cost of having your Female dog spayed and 60 towards the cost of having your male dog neutered. These voucher only applies to old age pensioners, people on disability allowance, job seekers allowance etc. We are all aware of the huge increase in Veterinary treatment, so we hope this will be of some help for those struggling with vetinarary fees. Participating Vets will be. Distillery Road Veterinary hospital Wexford. 0539145755 .Moyne Veterinary Hospital Enniscorthy 053 92 33187 and Boravalley Veterinary hospital Bree Co Wexford. 053 92 47849 Please contact WSPCA on 053 9143919 or 0871220416 for more details. Please only
Apply if eligible
And have relevant supporting documentation.