What We Do
We promote the spaying/neutering of dogs and cats, in order to reduce the numbers of unwanted puppies and kittens. Financial assistance for these procedures is provided to qualified applicants. Costs involved are met from Dept. of Agriculture grants, public donations and proceeds of fund raising activities. Please check our News section, social accounts or contact us to enquire about neutering schemes.
Feral Cats
A feral cat is a cat that has never been handled & is not tame. Cats are natures answer to the control of rodents. Cats themselves are prolific breeders & can have up to three litters per year. By the time a mother cat is having her third litter her first litter is also starting to breed. In order to curtail numbers & to prevent the suffering of too many starving kittens we provide exceptionally low cost neutering vouchers & will lend traps to successfully & safely catch cats for neutering. Neutering is the best solution in preventing overpopulation & suffering among cats. For further details & advice please contact 086-0222432.
We do not have any official shelter facilities so we rely heavily on individual members to foster stray or abandoned animals. Chief outgoings are veterinary fees, telephone charges, cat & dog food, and insurance/affiliation. Assistance is provided to help meet costs of accommodating animals in care but all of the time involved and much of the financial outlay is contributed on a voluntary basis.
We are constantly searching for loving homes for rescued animals. If you are thinking about adopting a pet, visit our Adopt section.
We would like to invite your school to participate in our free Schools Education Programme. The purpose of the programme is to educate and empower young people and their communities to take positive action for animals. Visit our Education page for more information. Please register your school's interest by submitting the online form and one of our volunteers will then contact you as soon as possible.
Latest News
Happy Mother's Day from your pet!
15 March 2026
Mother’s Day can be a day on which we also celebrate the bond between our pets and their human Mums. We are sure if they could, they would thank you for the love, security and joy you bring into their lives every day. You can undertake some fun activities with your dog, and, as this writer plans to do, cuddle with her cats. Taking a walk in the park or sharing a special treat can be wonderful ways to show your appreciation for your furry companions. Happy Mother's Day, be they human or pet Mums, the two often go together with mutual loving.
Join Us this St Patricks Day!!
14 March 2026
Meet fellow OSCPA supporters at the blue banner in the Bridge Centre Carpark at 10:45am to walk with us. There will be a prize for the best dressed dog! The theme of the 2026 parade is "Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Pádraig," and the streets will be lined with celebrants, Join us in the festive spirit and don’t forget to bring your furry friends in their best St. Patrick’s Day attire for a chance to win. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to celebrating together!