Funding for local animal welfare groups
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Four animal welfare groups in County Roscommon are set to receive a share of €85,225 following the announcement of national funding of €6m.
In Roscommon Animal Haven Ireland, Feevaghmore, Dysart, will receive €4,000; Fairyglen Animal Sanctuary, Greaghnafarna Mor, Arigna, will receive €19,750; TNR South Roscommon, Cloondray, Mount Talbot, €12,600, with the biggest allocation of €48,875 going to Roscommon SPCA, Castlerea, which in total is €85,225.
Making the announcement Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, highlighted that 101 animal welfare charities nationwide were to benefit, with this year seeing an overall increase of €200,000 on last year’s figure.
He also said that there was an additional focus on supporting charities involved in rehoming dogs and recognised that 2023 had been a particularly challenging year in terms of dog welfare and for those working to rescue, protect and rehome dogs.
Urging the public to think carefully before getting a pet this Christmas, the Minister cautioned that “owning and caring for a pet is a major, long-term commitment. Before taking on a pet, I would ask people to consider:
•Is this particular type of pet the right choice for you?
•Is your home right for the type of pet you are considering?
•Is your lifestyle suit, and ed to giving the pet the time, energy and exercise it would need?
•Have you carefully considered the financial costs of taking care of an animal, including feed, veterinary care and holiday costs?
•Have you considered the responsibilities of a pet owner? Dogs must be licensed and microchipped, and kept under control according to the regulations.
•Will the pet be responsibly sourced? For example, consider adopting a dog from a shelter or charity.”
