All the latest news and updates from the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA
If you have cats close to your home who appear to be living wild and you are concerned for their welfare, there is a solution. The KWWSPCA operate a TNR Service (Trap / Neuter / Return). This is the most humane method of controlling cat colonies and giving the cats a healthier life. We trap … Read more
To help raise some money for the KWWSPCA, Karla, one of our volunteers, haas donated two lovely hampers which would be very suitable as Mother’s Day presents. Just €5 for a ticket. All details on the KWWSPCA Facebook page and on the Noah’s Ark Facebook page or call 087 6803295 or 086 3413017.
Bruce (Buddy when he was with the KWWSPCA) and Dash would like to send their best wishes to everyone. Bruce and Dash came into the care of the KWWSPCA over 4 years ago as 5 month old pups from the Kildare Dog Pound. They are siblings; there were 4 pups from the same litter in … Read more
This is Emily and her new cat, Claus, who adopted each other this week. Claus is one of five cats rehomed this week from Kildare . Thank you to Olive who has loved them since they were born in her garden a year ago. Thanks also to Catherine, Detta, Lorraine (Emily’s mum), Martina and Laura … Read more
The KWWSPCA’s Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR) Service for wild and semi-wild cats is back in full operation. This service aims to reduce the number of kittens being born to the many wild and semi-wild cats that are found throughout County Kildare and West Wicklow. Our volunteers help with the trapping of these cats, arrange … Read more
MANY THANKS TO SIOFRA & PARAIC. These two enterprising children, Siofra and Paraic, have 10 hens and they have set up a lockdown business selling their free range eggs at their gate near Sallins, the money going into an honesty box. They are donating some of their earnings to charity and this month they have … Read more
Due to the current Covid situation and the restrictions on travel, the KWWSPCA has decided not to open the Shelter on Saturdays for donations for Noah’s Ark. Hopefully, the situation will improve by next month and we would then be delighted to have your donations.
DUE TO THE LATEST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, NOAH’S ARK WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF MARCH 2021 AT THE EARLIEST. However, Noah’s Ark hopes to continue with its very successful Online Auctions and Online Sales. Go to www.facebook.com/kwwspcashopnoahsark for all the information.
Firstly, a massive thank you to everyone who has donted towards the care of these pups; it has been a massive help and they are thriving. They are now about 2 weeks old and their eyes are opening. They are feeding well and are very active for their age; growing fast and getting increasingly messy! … Read more
The KWWSPCA welcomes the increase in funding for 2021 from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine which was announced recently. The Society would like to thank Minister Charlie McConalogue and his Department for this increased grant and their commitment to improving animal welfare in Ireland. This financial support is very welcome in these … Read more