RoscommonSpca.ie

ABOUT US

Roscommon SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) , Charity Registration No: 20072735  &  CHY 18790 is a non-profit organization run by people who volunteer their time. And is affiliated to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). We look out for the care and protection of animals in County Roscommon, Ireland. We believe that animals should have:

1. Freedom from hunger or thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
4. Freedom to express normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

  TEL: 087 0505 594

TEXT your inquiry to 087 050 5594 

          Post: P.O. 10, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland

Email: spca@roscommonspca.ie | www.facebook.com/roscommonspca

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AN UNRESERVED APOLOGY

On the 17th of September 2019, Roscommon SPCA published on our Facebook page details of a property where we had a report of kittens by a bush, close to the very busy road and would have been at risk of maybe going on the road and getting killed. By posting a picture of the property, describing it as “seems abandoned” eircode and map, we were in breach of the data protection act. We apologise unreservedly to the owner of the property and to the distress that we have caused the owner by doing so. It was never our intention to do so, and our only concern was for the welfare of the kittens.

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Roscommon SPCA is very grateful to the Department of Agriculture for its annual funding of €20K for 2019.

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Spotlight on Roscommon SPCA Bulletin October 2018

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THANK YOU
Roscommon SPCA would like to express their gratitude to Emmet and the staff at Keen Print,Golf Links Road, Roscommon for donating 500 stickers free for our Street collections. We are very grateful for your support.

https://www.facebook.com/KeenPrintRos/

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THANK YOU

Thank you to Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire for sponsoring our sign.

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THANK YOU
Roscommon SPCA would like to say thank you to XLNT Signs Racecourse Road, Roscommon, for sponsoring our new street signs. Your support is greatly appreciated.

https://www.facebook.com/xlntsigns/

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THANK YOU
Roscommon SPCA would like to say thank you to DAVAIR LIMITED, Racecourse Road, Roscommon, for sponsoring our new street signs. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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THANK YOU

Roscommon SPCA would like to say thank you to DIGITRONICS Racecourse Road, Roscommon for sponsoring our new street signs. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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ROSCOMMON DOG SHELTER (pound)

Roscommon Dog Shelter Email:  roscommondogshelter@eircom.net

Roscommon Dog Shelter – Tel: 090 666 2992 | Dog Warden: 090 666 2992

Opening Times Mon – Sat 11am – 2pm

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We would like to say a big thank you to Fergal Kelly for his help in checking a chimney out for a cat.

Roscommon SPCA https://www.facebook.com/fergal.kelly.589?hc_location=ufi

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GRANTS RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC FUNDS

The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals gratefully acknowledges with thanks the important contribution made by its funders and sponsors during the year:
Name of Grant Making Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Name of Grant Programme: Ex Gratia Funding to Animal Welfare Organisations
Purpose of Grant: Animal Welfare Activities

Amount: €20,000 Term of Grant: 12 Months.

Roscommon SPCA is very grateful to the Department of Agriculture for its annual funding. 

Come visit us at the Strokestown Christmas Market

 

SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Our School Liaison officer Marie with the Lecarrow Scouts on Wednesday 31st January 2018. Marie was giving a talk on animal welfare to the young Scouts of Lecarrow accompanied by her own rescue collie Millie. Thank you to Linda and the scouts for inviting in Roscommon SPCA to talk about animal welfare. We would also like to say how very grateful we are for the donations of cat & dog food. Thank you very much.

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Roscommon SPCA PRO Paul Sullivan Interview

Niamh Loftus talks with Roscommon SPCA PRO, Paul O’ Sullivan about why pets are much more than presents at Christmas time and what can be done to help.

Roscommon SPCA are having their annual Christmas Street Collection in Roscommon Town on Friday, 8th of December and Saturday, 9th of December.

Micro chipping will be a legal requirement for all dogs by 31st March

From 31st of March 2016, it will be a legal requirement for all dogs to be micro chipped and it is already a legal requirement for puppies born after the 1st of June 2016. Failure to comply with the legislation could result in a fine of up to €5,000 so don’t wait – get your dog micro chipped before 31st March 2016.

Please  note that the new “MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS REGULATIONS 2015″ comes into operation on the 1st June 2015. Click on the PDF link below.

MICRO-CHIPPING OF DOGS REGULATIONS 2015

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DOG LICENSING IN IRELAND
Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, which was amended in 1992, all dog owners are required to have a dog license.

What type of license do you need?
• Individual dog license – covers one dog for a period of 12 months
• General dog licence – for owners of kennels for a period of 12 months
• Lifetime of the dog licence – for the lifetime of the dog for which the licence is issued
Most people will need the individual licence. You have to be over 16 years of age to hold a dog licence.

Dogs which do not require a licence
• Guide dogs for the blind do not require licensing
• Dogs which are in the country for less than 30 days do not require licensing.
Some breeds have specific regulations
The breed of dog is not considered important, but some breeds have specific regulations about leashing, muzzling, etc., in public places.

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Restricted Dog Breed Information

The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 442 of 1998) impose additional rules in relation to the following breeds (and strains/cross-breeds) of dog in Ireland, read full information here.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1998/si/442/made/en/print

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ROSCOMMON DOG SHELTER/POUND

Under the provisions of the Control of Dogs Act, 1986, the Local Authority is responsible for the control of dogs in the County of Roscommon.

Roscommon SPCA has no responsibility directly or indirectly in the management or administration of the Dog Shelter/Pound in Co. Roscommon.

• Roscommon Dog Shelter (Pound)  Opening Times: 11-2. Mon-Sat – 090 6662992
• Phone – 0906662992
• Email – roscommondogshelter@eircom.net

Finding of Stray Dogs
13.—(1) Any person, other than a dog warden or a member of the Garda Síochána, who finds and takes possession of a stray dog shall, forthwith—

(a) Return the dog to its owner, or
(b) Deliver the dog to a dog warden, or
(c) detain the dog and give notice in writing containing a description of the dog, the address of the place where it was found, and the address of the place where it is detained to the member in charge at the nearest Garda Station to the place where the dog was found, or to a dog warden.

Stray dogs that are reported or picked up out of hours by Roscommon SPCA are handed over to the pound at the earliest opportunity. All stray dogs picked up by Roscommon are reported to the Dog warden immediately.

PET TRAVEL

Import into Ireland of dogs, cats and ferrets

The EU Pet Passport system is designed to protect citizens from the threat of rabies and certain other diseases. EU rules apply to the movement of pet dogs, cats and ferrets into EU Member States. Pets entering Ireland from the EU require:

Pet dogs, cats and ferrets entering Ireland from the EU require:

• Passport/certificate showing identification
• Subsequent rabies vaccination with first vaccination at least 21 days before entry
• Specific tapeworm treatment of all pet dogs

(For full details click here)

Pet dogs, cats and ferrets travelling from other qualifying (lower risk) countries can also travel into Ireland on the same conditions as set out above.

Pet dogs, cats and ferrets travelling from non-qualifying (higher risk) countries can also travel into Ireland without quarantine provided the pet has a passport/certificate showing identification and a subsequent rabies vaccination. At least 30 days after rabies vaccination the pet must be blood tested to confirm a neutralising antibody titration at least equal to 0.5 IU/ml.  The pet may enter Ireland only when at least three months has expired since a successful blood-test.

INFORMATION FOR PET OWNERS

How to get an EU Pet Passport in Ireland

Every Irish pet that is brought out of Ireland to another EU Member State or re-enters Ireland must have an EU Pet Passport. In Ireland this is issued by private Vets directly to pet owners.

If you wish to have your pet’s photograph on its passport (this is optional), you should bring a photograph with you to your vet. The photograph should be no bigger than 6 cm wide and 4 cm long, should feature the pet only and show its colour and markings clearly.

On receipt of the Pet Passport from your vet check all entries are legible and correct, as any errors could lead to your pet being detained.

Further information can be found on the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WEBSITE

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Department of Agriculture

https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/contact/

PRA Building, Golf Links Road, Roscommon. This office deals with the following issues: Veterinary, Livestock, AES. |  Tel: 090 6630100

SpayAware aims to spread the message about the benefits of spaying and neutering pet dogs and cats to help stem the destruction of unwanted animals in Ireland.

http://www.spayaware.ie

ISPCA LEGAL HANDBOOK ON ANIMAL WELFARE

ISPCA LEGAL HANDBOOK

If you need to contact us, please use the email form below, or phone us or contact us through our Facebook page. Click Here

 TEL: 087 0505 594

TEXT your inquiry to: 087 050 5594 

          Post: P.O. 10, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland

Please Note: We try to answer all calls and emails promptly but sometimes we are not always able to do so as Roscommon SPCA is run by volunteers who offer their limited free time to help run the organisation. Please bear with us if your query is not answered immediately, we will always try to get back to you as quickly as we can. We thank you for your understanding.