All the latest news and updates from the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA
The KWWSPCA is hoping to hold its Annual Wag & Bone Dog Show on Sunday, 5 September, starting at 2.00, in Punchestown Racecourse. This is obviously very dependent on Covid restrictions, but as the Show is in the open air and there is lots of space, we are hopeful it will take place this year. … Read more
Shelly was a very young feral cat who came into the care of the KWWSPCA when heavily pregnant. She was cared for at our Animal Shelter by our volunteers and soon after coming to us, produced her litter of kittens. Despite being feral, she was very affectionate and let us stroke her and handle her … Read more
The winner of the Human Hamper in the KWWSPCA’s recent raffle was Bella Ryan and the winner of the Doggie Hamper was the O’Leary family. Bella has been a long time supporter of the KWWSPCA and often helped with the teas at our fund raising events and her daughter, Alison still organises and serves the … Read more
Many thanks to all those people who have recently adopted a kitten. We had a long list of people waiting, most of whom have now been matched with their newest family member. This is Ben, who was rescued from a ditch after falling from the engine of a car. He is one of 10 kittens … Read more
There is still time to enter the KWWSPCA’s fantastic Monster Hamper Draw which will take place on Tuesday, 13 July. The Human Hamper, worth over €150, contains limited edition Hennessy cognac, GameStop vouchers, set of 4 pug mugs, remote control helicopter, handmade earings, chocolates, M&S luxury chocolate butter biscuits, Jack Willis body care set and … Read more
Congratulations to Jane Murphy who won €1000 euro in the #kwwspca Fundraising draw. Here is Jane and some volunteers and of course one of the reasons that the Kwwspca is there. The beautiful dogs.
The KWWSPCA’s OPEN AIR BAZAAR is taking place TODAY, SUNDAY, 27 JUNE, from 12.00 – 3.00 at the KWWSPCA Animal Shelter, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare, W12 EV60.There will be stalls selling cakes, home produce, plants, good quality clothes and accessories. books and DVDs, gifts, household items, mirrors, pictures, small items of furniture, jewellery, bric a brac, … Read more
The Kildare & West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is holding an OPEN AIR BAZAAR this coming SUNDAY, 27 JUNE, from 12.00 – 3.00 at the KWWSPCA Animal Shelter, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare, W12 EV60.There will be stalls selling cakes, home produce, plants, good quality clothes and accessories. books and DVDs, gifts, … Read more
Never leave a dog in a car on a sunny day and make sure it has plenty of shade and drinking water if it is left outside in the garden or in a run. Never leave a dog locked in a porch or a conservatory during the summer months.
The KWWSPCA would like to thank Leslee O’Loughlin for nominating the Society for a donation from her employer, Enterprise Holdings. As a result of her nomination, the KWWSPCA received a cheque for €1,500 from the Company yesterday. This is very much appreciated and will be put to very good use. Leslee came over to the … Read more