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It has been a long time coming but at last the ACS
will have their very own rescue cattery which will be
managed by Ms Sara Lane.
The purchase of this cattery was made possible by a
kind donation from an ACS supporter whom we
gratefully thank.
These units are manufactured by
Pedigree Pens and will comprise of 10 double sided
units with safety corridor that will hold 2 cats per
pen. This rescue cattery is completely portable and
when we do buy that piece of land to build our
permanent animal shelter this facility can be easily
relocated.
As you can see from the photo, an example of a
Pedigree Pen cattery, it will be a
comfortable safe haven for the cats we rescue and
unfortunately it will only house a small percentage of
the overwhelming number of unwanted cats and
kittens that need our help.
Editors Note: Please rest assured that we
have not forgotten the plight of our canine friends
and we continue to rescue and rehome through our
network of fantastic fosterers who are doing
marvellous work since the closure of our dog
sanctuary
earlier this year.
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One of the most common problems people face
is What I can I do in an emergency?
Well, there are lots of small things that can help
in a first aid situation.
For example what do you do with an animal that is found almost comatose and in a freezing cold state, such as a pup or kitten that has been abandoned on a cold night? These animals will usually benefit from immersion in warm, not hot, water. Be sure to keep its head out of the water, so it doesn’t accidentally drown. I have frequently used this for animals, who fail to warm up when wrapped up in a blanket with a hot water bottle. The animal can then be dried with a hair drier. A dose of Carbo Veg. homeopathically can also help these poor animals especially when their breath is cold. Carbo Veg is known as the ‘corpse reviver’ and in my experience a well deserved name. Something that people frequently ask is how to move
an animal who is seriously injured. I always try to
get a large blanket and slide it under the animal and
use it as a sling which several people can help with
and for some who are snappy in pain I wrap them up
fully so they can’t bite easily, or at least if they do it
is the blanket, not me. If they are badly damaged
and you think the spine may be involved use the
blanket with a board and try get a van or estate car
to bring the dog to the vet. Hopefully you’ll never
have to use any of these tips, but if you do I hope
they make life easier!
These are just some helpful tips by Tom Farrington Veterinary Surgeon and Homeopath Allswell, Barley Hill East, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. Tel 023 48811 We will have more tips for you, from Tom the vet, in our next issue. |
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Neville is a 3 year old old male Springer Spaniel and
as you can see from his photo he is a very loveable
and handsome fellah.
Neville is simply a sweetheart who is full of beans and just wants someone to play with him and love him. Being a springer Neville is very energetic and needs someone who loves walking just as much as he does! He loves everyone with one exception - cats! He is fully vaccinated, neutered and wormed. In fact he is ready to go! If you would like to know more about Neville
or if you are able to offer another rescued dog a
good home, please click on link below.
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Cat welfare is a large part of the work we in the ACS
do, but there is much more to it than meets the eye.
Meet Mr. Mylie and read his story below:
Hi, my name is Mylie and that man from the ACS has
asked me to tell you a bit about myself. Well, I am a
neutered Tom ( courtesy of that same ACS fellah..
just wait till I get my claws in him ! ) He stopped at
the farm where I hang out, since while passing by,
he saw that I was badly limping. He asked the farm
lady if he could take me to the vet since he was
concerned about me only using three legs (believe
you me, he wasn't as half concerned as I am, I
sometimes can't walk on it because of the pain).
The vet checked me out but because this was a
break which had badly healed he could do nothing for
me. I was, however, wormed and flea treated and
was taken back to the farm.
But you know something? That same man passes my house almost every day and guess what? He stops, jumps out of the car and gives me a couple of lovely Whiskas or Felix sachets, what a treat, my mum is of the old fashioned school who believes that we can live on bread and milk ! I know for a fact that he has had a go at her, ( I heard it myself) but she will need more persuasion to break a life time habit. Bread and Milk, I ask you, do humans know nothing about us at all? We need Taurin and that is only found in meat (or Red Bull and I don't drink that! Anyway, that's all I am going to tell you. I hear his car coming? Yummeee. Felix is on the way (speaking of Felix please ask you friends and family if they have a place in their home and hearts for him - poor little fellow has no one to call his own). Talk to you later. Mr Mylie xxxxx |
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You may remember this lovely cat, called Felix, who
was featured in our last enews. Well unfortunately
Felix has been repeatedly overlooked and has been
in boarding for nearly two months !. We are
making a special appeal on behalf of Felix as he
simply deserves a new home of his own.
As mentioned in our last article, Felix is a loving but timid cat and he will make a very good pet. Felix is vaccinated, litter trained and neutered. In fact he is ready to go as soon as you pick up the phone and offer him a place in your heart and home. Please contact us and meet Felix; he is waiting for that perfect lap to curl up on! We have hundreds of cats, just like Felix, who have
no one to care for them and face the daily struggle
of just finding enough food to survive.
Perhaps you can help us by adopting or fostering a cat for us. We also desperately need cat trappers. Please call us today, even one evening a week would help us and reduce the suffering of the cats in Cork. |
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ARAN is taking a huge step and is willing to organize
a huge rally against the cruelty on December
10th 2006, which is the official International Day
For Animal Rights. All over the world events will be
taking place and we want this year to be the biggest
ever here in Ireland.
The Irish government to date has a clear disregard
for animal protection, unlike other governments in
many other countries who have enforced legislation
that outlaws cruelty such as fur farms, hunting,
shooting, dog fighting and much more. In 2007 the
Irish government has told us that they plan on
updating the animal welfare legislation so we need to
send a huge loud and clear message to government
that the people of Ireland care and want all this
needless cruelty to end.
ARAN's plan is to gather at the Garden of
Remembrance on Dublin’s Parnell Street and with a
huge banner reading “It’s Time To End Animal Cruelty
Now” and “Animal Cruelty Must Stop” travel down
O’Connell Street where the group will stop outside
Dail Eireann where these issues need to be heard. At
all times this rally will be completely peaceful and will
warmly welcome people of all kinds and creeds to
come along and speak out against the cruelty.
But, this rally will only go ahead if ARAN can gather
1000 pledges. So If you want to be part of
history in the making please fill in the details below
and once we raise the 1000 - it’s full steam ahead!
Be sure to send this pledge on to as many friends
and family as possible, remember the animals are
counting on you.
Sign the pledge if you, family and friends can make it. |
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They say that history repeats itself and so it does.
From Famine times on, Irish people left these shores
in search of a better life, a search for a life without
hunger and misery. They searched for a future in
which they would find hope. A hundred and fifty or
more years may have passed but Gods creatures still
leave these shores for the very same reasons. Only
this time, they have four legs, not two.
They leave in search for a place to call Home.
The Animal Care Society works very closely with the
UK oldest dog rescue organisation, the Dogs Trust.
Time and time again have they offered what we here
cannot find in sufficient numbers. Good, kind and
caring homes. So they set sail across the water. 28
dogs and puppies left our shores last week
to make the journey, in the same week 15 kittens
and cats travelled the same road. This weekend more
will follow, and the week after, and the week after
that. We in the ACS work tirelessly to make this
happen, we can rescue, we can heal and care for
them but the one thing we cannot do is to make
enough homes.
You, our readers, too can play a role to give them
that future they so deserve. Tell your friends and
neighbours, your family and your colleagues to
neuter their pets.
Only in that way will the numbers go down of
unwanted dogs and cats and only that way the
Isle of Innismore ferry will no longer be "Noah’s Ark".
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Pictured here are Teddy, the Ginger Kitten and Bran,
one of the largest Irish wolfhounds we have ever
seen. Just take a look at the photos, they tell the
story better than we ever could.
Teddy came to one of our ACS fosterers in a dreadful state; his photo was taken after several weeks of treatment. Our fosterer moved heaven and earth to save his eyes and with enormous effort she succeeded. Since we are always overloaded with these special care cases Teddy was moved to another extremely experienced fosterer who took over his care. It was planned that Teddy would be rehomed but fate decreed otherwise. Teddy struck up a close friendship with Bran, seen here in the pictures, a huge and loving Irish Wolfhound. Let me tell you this, don’t try to lay a finger on Teddy, without first asking Bran’s permission, you are going to be “dead meat” in a matter of seconds. We have only got one word to describe this story -
heartwarming; two companions who share unselfish
care and love.
Editors Note: Since we wrote this piece we regret to say Bran has passed away from old age. We would like to thank his carer, Valerie, for the great work she does for abandoned animals. |
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Sunday 24th September - Cork Womens
Mini Marathon.
September 2006 - Street Collection in Bandon Co. Cork (date to be confirmed). October 2006 - Launch of ACS Calendar and Christmas cards. November 2006 - Street Collection in Cork
City (date to be confirmed).
November / December 2006 - ACS Annual Dinner Dance & Raffle (date to be confirmed) June 2007 - Namibian Elephant Project and Trek. Places still available please contact us today for your registration pack. ACS would like to thank everyone who
participated in our 2nd Annual Golf Classic at the Ring
of Kerry Golf Course .Thank YOU for your support and
generosity.
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The ACS endeavours every day to inform people the
importance of having their pets neutered. Our
campaign, which is running at the moment in Cork
city and suburbs, simply says " Have your best friend
neutered". It is eye catching phrase delivering a
serious message, which we hope will trigger people to
neuter their pets.
Facts about Neutering:
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The Animal Care Society would like to thank
everyone who has supported our cause, however,
our journey has just begun and we need your
continued support to help us generate the funds to
build an ACS sanctuary and improve animal welfare
practices in Cork City, County and nationwide! The
key to making this happen is a regular source of
income. PLEASE help us in one of the following
ways:
Thank You!
The Animal Care Society, Cork
email:
enews@animalcaresociety.ie
phone:
021-4551791
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