Rathcoole Dog Park

22/08/2023

Share this very important message. Lots know to avoid xylitol but wouldn't know it's being listed as Birch sugar. You'd wonder if this is legal.

03/08/2023

💔🕊 The sad truth about wedding doves 🕊️ 😞

Doves that are bred to be released at weddings and at other functions, are not adapted to be able to survive in the wild. These birds have never experienced being “wild”, and more often than not, they are found on the ground, confused and hungry, meaning they are easy prey …
They are often not mature, & have never free flown meaning they are too exhausted to work out how to get home and thus have zero survival skills.
They've no idea how to find food for themselves and they've little understanding of their predators - it's on par with dumping your dog or cat on the street… 😞😞

This one has most likely been released at a wedding. She was found sitting in someone’s garden for two days in the rain, she’s very tame and is far from your average “wild” pigeon.
These dove release companies are animal exploiters and should be banned.

28/07/2023

The cruelty in Ireland just goes on and on 😡. And remember that these f**kers who are capable of this live among us 😨

23/07/2023

Great news for KWWSPCA

Land Purchase

We are delighted to say that we have purchased land close to Kildare town to build our permanent home. We have been renting a farm building in Athgarvan for the past nine years as our shelter. If we are successful in our planning application we will build a state of the art animal welfare facility to cater for dogs and cats. We also intend to have a small animal sanctuary for a few donkeys and goats on the fifteen-acre site. We owe a huge thank you to all our loyal supporters who have attended fund raising events, made donations and purchased items on our facebook auctions, and in our charity shop Noah's Ark in Newbridge.

20/07/2023

Found CLONDALKIN

18/07/2023

Shout out for donations. 100% run by volunteers. All proceeds go towards animals in need

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE KWWSPCA SUMMER BAZAAR

The KWWSPCA’s first Summer Bazaar will take place at the KWWSPCA Animal Shelter near Athgarvan (Eircode W12 EV60) on Sunday, August 13, from 12.00 – 3.00, and we are looking for donations of items to sell at the Bazaar.

The Shelter will be open to receive donations from 10.00 - 12.00 on Saturday 29 July and on Saturday 5 August. If you are unable to come at these times, please call Sally on 087 6803295 or Ann on 086 3413017 and another time can be organised.

Items needed:

Small items of furniture
Bric-a-brac and household items
Good quality clothes
Pet products
Plants
Bottles (full!) for the bottle stall
Books

All the proceeds from the Bazaar will go to helping the animals in the care of the KWWSPCA.

14/07/2023

I know, I know, it's not a dog but it's still an animal in distress. What a great name, Mifty

With the help of the DSPCA and gardai the kitten was saved from sure death when motorists jammed on their car breaks.

13/07/2023

Seriously, how lazy do you have to be????? Pick up the dog p**p and then leave the bag a foot away from the bin? This was taken in Rathcoole Park today.
Here is a reminder of why we should all pick up and dispose of it properly:

TEN REASONS TO SCOOP YOUR DOGS P**P

1. Rainwater carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into waterways.
2. Rodents, especially rats, love to chow down on dog p**p. In urban areas, it’s often their main meal. If you’ve got a rat or rodent problem where you live, it may be because there’s too much pet waste lying around.
3. Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water. Excess nitrogen depletes the oxygen in water necessary for beneficial underwater grasses, wildlife and fish.
4. Animal waste may contain harmful organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella and E. coli that can be transmitted to humans and other animals by ingesting contaminated water.
5. Roundworms and hookworms deposited by infected animals can live in the soil for long periods of time and be transmitted to other animals and humans.
6. When you take your pet off of your property, you are entering public shared space. It is the duty of pet owners to ensure that they pick up after their pets.
7. Dog waste can take as long as a year to naturally break down. Especially since we live in a climate with a colder winter season. The other down side here is that the bacteria still lingers in the soil. So even if you leave the p**p on the ground and it does eventually break down, all of those bacteria and parasites will be left to linger there for several more years.
8. Flies will consume and lay eggs in faeces. These same flies will then come into your house and then spread disease as they pause on your counter and food. Need I say more about keeping faeces cleaned up to prevent this cycle?
9. No one likes to step in pet waste and spread it into homes, cars and businesses.
10. It’s the law!

13/07/2023

When wildfires in central Chile destroyed over a million acres of forest land in 2017, the ecosystem was in desperate need of reforestation. Enter a trio of Border Collies, Das, Olivia and Summer, who put their high energy and drive to work
The dogs were trained to run through the forests with special saddle bags that release plant seeds native to the terrain.
They were able to cover a lot more land than humans can. Whereas people might cover 3 kms a day (1.86 miles), the dogs can cover 30 to 40 km (18.6 miles plus).
Owner Francesca Tores, who also runs a dog-oriented environmental community called Pewos and trains assistance dogs, began the project with he dogs in March 2017 and has returned regularly to the forest for over six months.
Even if you think you have job satisfaction, it's nothing compared to a dog whose job it is to RUN.

13/07/2023

Now there's a gate that would bring a smile to anyone

09/07/2023

So sad to see so many people drive past this poor doggie. Glad to see he recovered

03/07/2023

Found RATHCOOLE

01/07/2023

MISSING

Female Staffie missing from the Killiney/Ballybrack area

Reunited with owner ❤️

Female Staffie missing from the Killiney/Ballybrack area. Her owner is very worried about her. Please contact the owner on 0879033764 if you have found her or know of her whereabouts. Please share to get her home 💔

30/06/2023

People buying from puppy farms have created this problem and are now dumping the same pups just perpetuating the problem while those in govt continue to throw millions at the cruel dog racing elite instead of helping the rescues who are left to pick up the pieces 😡

23/06/2023

Found NEWCASTLE

Male beagle found in Newcastle on the 22-6-23. If this is your dog contact the shelter on 087 3914008. Proof of ownership required, reclaim fee, microchip fee and licence fee apply

22/06/2023

Found CITYWEST

* FOUND *

This lovely little dog was found in Citywest Campus yesterday and handed in. Chipped but not registered. Very friendly.

Foster needed by tomorrow morning if owner hasn’t been found.

F220623LB

20/06/2023

Missing CLONDALKIN

rocco went missing from the greenfort clondalkin today 20.6.23. Contact us with any information

20/06/2023

So sad to still see that people think having their dog off leash around wildlife is ok. Rathcoole park too has lost so many swans / cygnets to off leash dog attacks and noone held accountable!

17/06/2023

Missing D6

17/06/2023

Well done to the U.S. Coast Guard who rescued a German Shepherd who reportedly fell off a cliff in Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon.

The German Shepherd wasn’t seriously injured.

16/06/2023

Date: Saturday 8th July 2023
Time: 10am – 2pm
Where: UCD Smurfit School
Fun day out for a great cause
K.W.W.S.P.C.A.

16/06/2023

And don't forget dog walker

14/06/2023

Beware if you're bringing your dog to Blessington

Hazel Cunningham:
can you put a post up please to warn dog owners about the algae at the lake. My partners dog ran off on him this morning and within a few minutes of being near the water across the bridge at knockeran sadly lost her life. Nothing anyone could do it happened so fast. Thank you
* Blessington Blog adds; If ingested, this can be fatal to dogs. Please be aware .

14/06/2023

Found LUCAN

*owner has been in contact*

Male crossbreed puppy found in lucan village, brought to the shelter yesterday 13/6
If this is your dog please contact the shelter on 087 3914008
Proof of ownership required, reclaim fee, license fee and microchip fee apply

05/06/2023

Found WICKLOW

Update 16:48 = No owner has come forward yet.

This little chap, Station name Sandie, was found near Nicks coffee shop, Main St, Wicklow Town this morning. He is currently in the Station. Proof of ownership required. Please contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 60140.

05/06/2023

Found TALLAGHT

Staffie cross found straying in Tallaght 2/6/23. Proof of ownership required. Reclaim fee, microchip fee, and licence fee apply.

02/06/2023

Is there anyone out there who can give this lad a home?

01/06/2023

With the great weather set to continue, just a few reminders re walking, caring for your dogs in the heat. Try to only walk your dogs early morning before 10am and late evening after 6pm when it is cooler. A leisurely stroll / short walk is far better than a hike. Keep them hydrated with plenty of shade.

30/05/2023

💚🦌 If you find a young deer alone, please:

• Move away immediately
• Do not be tempted to touch the deer or pick it up – your scent may stop the mother from returning to feed her baby
• If you have a dog, please keep it away from the deer and on a lead under complete control

The deer hasn’t been abandoned. Mum will be close by.

30/05/2023

So very true. Too many people with their dogs off leash with no recall.

If you can't call your dog back from a distraction then they're not ready to be off lead around that distraction. It's that simple.

It doesn't matter if they are friendly. Or just want to play. It doesn't matter if the other person has food, or a ball. If you can't recall your dog from a distraction then they can't be off lead around it.

That doesn't mean they can't have any freedom. If there are no distractions around go for it and work on your recall when you do. If there are distractions nearby then manage your dog and keep them polite & safe by using a long line and working with them around those distractions.

Having our dogs off lead is a privilege, not a right, and it's a privilege that needs to be earned.

29/05/2023

All too often nowadays 😡. I sincerely hope that those who dumped these poor puppies never knows a days peace.

28/05/2023

When the courts give no deterrent, how are we ever going to get rid of the scourge of puppy farming. €500 fine for having an illegal puppy farm is an absolute joke and the poor dogs left in his custody!!

A PUPPY farmer discovered with 60 dogs – including five litters of pups - at his property has had his conviction for running an unlicensed dog breeding establishment upheld.

14/05/2023

I can't believe I am saying this but we are already half way to our next Christmas Sale which takes place in November, so once again Holly ( very appropriately named) is appealing to all our lovely supporters to donate any unwanted gifts. 🎁🎁Last year we raised over 9000 euro which is a huge help towards the cost of running the sanctuary.❤️ But we can only have the event if we have the items to sell. As always we are appealing for new and unopened item such as cosmetics, candles, jewellery, household items wine ect.💍👛🕶🍾Thank you everyone for your continued support.❤️🧡💛