Some good news for dogs.

Trojan911

Campaign to support abandoned dogs begins
on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:37:16

A campaign to encourage adoption of unwanted dogs and raise funds for rescue centres was unveiled today.

Irish rugby star Gordon D'arcy has teamed up with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and petfood manufacturer Pedigree to front the campaign, which is aiming to raise awareness of the plight of stray and abandoned dogs in Ireland.

In 2007, 15,587 dogs were surrendered, with only 8,721 rehomed. An average of 67 dogs are abandoned each day in Ireland, with 43 dogs put to sleep every day, according to statistics from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

The Pedigree Adoption Drive, which runs until the end of March, will donate money from the sales of Pedigree products to rescue shelters around the country.

"The money raised in 2008 went a long way for us, and other animal rescue centres nationwide, to re-home hundreds of dogs throughout the country. With thousands more needing our help again this year, the Pedigree Adoption Drive gives hope to so many abandoned and homeless dogs and raises awareness of responsible dog ownership,” said chief executive of the Irish Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) Mark Beazley said

Last year, the campaign raised €100,000, and is hoping to match that amount in 2009.

Those who cannot adopt a dog are being encouraged to pledge their support to the scheme by signing up on the website.

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I was under the impression there was a lot more help out there for mans best friend.

Toulouse

Anyone involved in Dog rescue knows that there's not enough to go round at all. Too many dogs, not enough resources.

Fair play to Pedigree, they did give us some money last year and it was very very much appreciated. Hopefully with Gordon D'Arcy's involvement they'll be able to bring the situation to more peoples attention.

ciarak7511

Thousands of dogs get put down in dog pounds every year in ireland, its really sad. And the shelters can hardly cope with the amoun they have so they need all the help they can get these guys are doing something similar for dogs http://www.facebook.com/BuyandSell.ie

Discodog

Given the ISPCA's appalling record I would be happier if Pedigree linked up with the Dog's Trust. But Pedigree do make the effort & it is most welcome.