Westmeath Spca

07/02/2025

Five put down from intercepted live horse export that included Irish tbs.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/world-horse-welfare-20-horses-dover-883876?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR5cJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTlixS-Cr3a_VtjxQ4UDPDGU1d03RqTHc94BS0Sf2ntrjZCUTimfOsMcFw_aem_7YDspx_GyMi3y_ERYTDXOw&sfnsn=wa

Five horses have died after sick horses including unhandled foals “matted with faeces” were intercepted after they were found travelling from Ireland in horrific conditions

07/02/2025

Spay and neuter

Happy Spay/Neuter Awareness Month!

CDPA are delighted to offer Irelands first national low cost spay and neuter scheme for cats! The scheme is available to those who may be struggling financially to neuter their cats or kitty caretakers.

Find out more: https://www.cdpa.ie/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/

Neutering and spaying your cat has huge benefits for both your cat and the rest of the cat population by:

✅ Preventing unwanted pregnancies occurring thus reducing the demands on rescues
✅ Curbs unwanted behavioural patterns associated with sexual maturity
✅ Reduces the risk of certain diseases such as FIV which is often transmitted due to mating and fighting with other cats
✅ Prevents uterine infections and decreases the incidence of breast tumors
✅ Reduces the risk of reproductive diseases
✅ Eliminates heat cycles
✅ Reduces the risk of your cat straying and getting lost

We encourage anyone experiencing financial barriers to neutering and spaying their cats to contact [email protected].

03/02/2025

Spay and neuter 😺

Happy Spay/Neuter Awareness Month!

CDPA are delighted to offer Irelands first national low cost spay and neuter scheme for cats! The scheme is available to those who may be struggling financially to neuter their cats or kitty caretakers.

Find out more: https://www.cdpa.ie/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/

Neutering and spaying your cat has huge benefits for both your cat and the rest of the cat population by:

✅ Preventing unwanted pregnancies occurring thus reducing the demands on rescues
✅ Curbs unwanted behavioural patterns associated with sexual maturity
✅ Reduces the risk of certain diseases such as FIV which is often transmitted due to mating and fighting with other cats
✅ Prevents uterine infections and decreases the incidence of breast tumors
✅ Reduces the risk of reproductive diseases
✅ Eliminates heat cycles
✅ Reduces the risk of your cat straying and getting lost

We encourage anyone experiencing financial barriers to neutering and spaying their cats to contact [email protected].

31/01/2025

Update on the ban due to commence Feb 1

From last October, it became illegal to breed, sell, rehome or import the dogs.

The High Court has temporarily paused a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would have allowed agents for the Minister for Rural Development to seize or euthanise XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations.

It will remain in force until 27 February when a full hearing on a challenge to the new regulations for the breed will take place.

Meanwhile, new figures show that 235 certificates of exemption have been issued so far.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0131/1493938-xl-bully-dogs-ban/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIKDVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfYxdYD4tjigkBdMJuXhrZ1PXnsaPWviR8y9EBBSnmqfEHfzcYNDd-gzYA_aem_oR37cm1ZtWTApld8nLvClA

The High Court has temporarily paused a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would allow XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations to be seized or euthanised.

30/01/2025

Have a listen, so much sence
(Sorry, I know I'm mainly preaching to the converted.)

29/01/2025

After February 1st 2025 all XL Bully type dog owners should either be in possession of a Certificate of Exemption, or have proof that they have applied for a Certificate of Exemption. To get a Certificate of Exemption, your dog must be; Licenced, Microchipped and Neutered. Owners must apply to their local authority/council for a Certificate of Exemption. For more information got to👉 http://www.bluecross.ie/xlbully/