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The Journal's online news has put together a handy guide to help keep your dog safe when it's hot out.

Hot weather is a major seasonal risk for dogs. Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat much; they mainly cool off by panting, which makes them more prone to overheating than most people think. Every summer, lots of dogs get sick from the heat, and sadly, many don’t make it. Knowing how heat affects your dog, what their limits are, and how you can help is super important for any responsible dog owner.

Check out the full guide online - https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/dogs-in-the-hot-weather-7079283-Jun2026/

We're really sorry, but we can't take in any more cats or kittens right now. We just don't have enough foster homes to look after them. Visit our adoption page https://www.offalyspca.ie/foster-adopt to see some of the beauties in our care today.

If you can help by fostering, please email us at offalyspca@live.com or call us at 086 3785584.

We recently shared information about these two amazing dogs available for adoption, but we haven't received any enquiries.

Lola (picture) is an 8-year-old JRT who behaves much younger than her age. She is housetrained and loves her walks and cuddles, making her ideal for a retired person or couple seeking a loyal companion.

Alfie is a 1-year-old lab mix of medium size. He is energetic, enjoys playing and chasing his ball, and walks well on a lead. He is also housetrained. He would thrive in a home with children aged 10 ore older, he gets on well with other dogs.

An enclosed garden is essential. Both dogs are neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. If you can offer either of them a home, please call 086 8262986. An adoption fee and home check apply.

Please visit our adoption page for further details https://www.offalyspca.ie/foster-adopt on both dogs.

The wonderful 5th & 6th class students, recently held an Enterprise Day where they made and sold crafts etc. to their school community. The students, together with their families choose two charities to send the proceeds of the event to. We were delighted to be told by the lovely Michelle, a teacher in Ballyboy National School, that we were one of the recipients.

All those involved with the OSPCA, especially the animals in our care, would like to sincerely thank the students, their families and Michelle for their generous donation.

Meet the handsome Bruno who is a 1yr old Chihuahua. He gets on with everyone he meets, including people and other dogs, he is not cat tested. Bruno is housetrained, he loves his walks and absolutely ball mad! He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Bruno loves his cuddles and is a brilliant little dog who would fit right into any home. If you are interested in giving Bruno a home that he deserves please call 086 8262986 or email offalyspca@live.com
Please note: A home check and adoption fee will apply.

We are in desperate need of foster carers. We supply everything you need, all you need is to give a kitten / cat some love and a safe space to live. The photo is of "Tiny Tim" who was found in a carpark, this week, and is approx. 3 weeks old.

If you are in a position to help please PM us on (0)86 3785584 or email us on offalyspca@live.com.

Meet Lola, the incredible lady who has transformed remarkably since she was found sleeping in a hotel doorway for days. When she first came to us, Lola was in a terrible state—just skin and bones, shivering, with poor dental health, and overbred. But thanks to the loving care of her foster mom, Jane, Lola has made an amazing recovery! She’s now house trained, gets along wonderfully with every dog she meets, and is full of life. She adores her walks, has excellent recall, and is a huge fan of food and car rides. Lola is a loving and friendly girl who’s ready for her forever home. She loves to play, so having a companion dog would be great, and she would also be perfect for a retired person or couple looking for a loyal and loving friend.

Lola has had dental work, is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. If you’re interested in giving this delightful lady the home she deserves, call 086 8262986. If adopting isn’t an option for you, please share this to help Lola find the loving home she needs!

Home check & Adoption Fee applies

Meet Alfie who is a beautiful boy, he will be celebrating his 1st birthday in a couple of weeks and would love to have a forever home. Alfie is medium sized and a very friendly boy. Niamh his foster mum says he loves his sleep but is high energy when he wakes. He would be more suitable for an active home, with children 10yrs or older, or a home with another dog as he loves to play. He loves toys and especially loves to play ball. He loves his walks, is food and other dogs and will chase cats sometimes but only to play. An enclosed garden is a must. Alfie is neutered vaccinated and microchipped.

If you are interested please call 086 8262986 or email offalyspca@live.com. A home check and adoption fee will apply.

Hedgehog Conservation Ireland, along with researchers from the University of Galway and Oxford, is inviting the public to participate in the first-ever Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count.

The project's goal is to assist scientists in gaining a better understanding of the hedgehog population status in Ireland.

The count will commence next Monday, 8 June, and will last for one week.

Elaine O’Riordan, a researcher from the University of Galway and lead researcher for the Irish Hedgehog Survey, encourages people to search for hedgehogs in their gardens, local parks, green spaces, or woods.

Full details are available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2026/0602/1576422-ireland-hedgehog-count/

As always a huge "Thank You" to Petmania, Tullamore for their generous donation and their customers who very kindly donated invaluable items to support the animals in our care. Our volunteer who collected these items wanted us to say ".. a special thank you to the great helpers who helped me load up the car"🥰

The OSPCA extends our gratitude to our supporters who cast their votes for us in the 2026 Petmania Ruby Hearts award. Sadly, we didn't secure enough votes to advance to the judging round, but there's always next year!

We want to express our gratitude to the customers in TESCO Edenderry and Tullamore for their invaluable contributions to our instore food banks. The staff at each location were, as always, very helpful and friendly to our fantastic volunteers. These donations are crucial in supporting the animals in the care of our incredible foster carers, without whom our work would not be possible.

Kitten season is really upon us and we need kitten bottle feeders. If you can help us with bottle feeding a kitten please email offalyspca@live.com with your details and we will contact you. Alternatively, you can pop into our office from 10am - 5pm any week day.

This wonderful event will take place in the School Playground at 11.30am on Sunday, 10th May. You don't need a pet to attend! If you don't have a pet or they are not good around people, you can bring their photo or a favourite soft toy! Everyone is welcome - come join this pet centred day.

We anticipate a significant influx of kittens in our care. To provide them with the best possible start in life, we would be grateful for donations of kitten food and milk. You can donate at our office or through our wonderful supporters: Tesco Edenderry, Tesco Tullamore, Buckley’s SuperValu Birr, and Petmania Tullamore.

The European Parliament has endorsed the first EU standards aimed at safeguarding dogs and cats, introducing stricter regulations on breeding, housing, traceability, importation, and handling of these animals.

The legislation aims to eliminate abusive practices, reduce cruel business methods, and ensure the well-being of cats and dogs.

The full article is available on the RTE news website at https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0428/1570601-eu-laws-cats-dogs

This campaign will commence on Tuesday, 7th April and finish on Tuesday, 5th May. If you have any queries please email offalyspca@live.com or contact our office on 086 3785584.

Meet Jeff, a 4 year old Pomerium, who is a fabulous little dog but sadly nobody is interested in giving him a chance at a forever home. He is vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and house trained. He loves his walks and playing with his ball. He is not cat tested. His ideal home would be someone who is home a lot and where children are over 10years old. If you are interested in this gorgeous little man please call 086 8262986
Homecheck & Adoption Fee applies

Do any of our followers in “OFFALY” area have “no longer needed/used dog kennels” that they might be willing to give us please? These will be used outdoor shelters for some small feral cat colony groups. These colonies are all neutered, parasite treated, monitored and being fed locally by kind and caring people.
Many colonies have SHELTER but some do not and are sleeping rough in ditches or in the open.
If you can help by donating an unwanted but in good condition ( water/wind proof ) dog kennel please email offalyspca@live.com or contact 0860222432. We’d really appreciate your help.

Buba is a 1 year old terrier cross. A couple out walking their dog near bogland came across Buba, emaciated and covered in fleas in a drain. They very kindly rushed her to the vets; as a result she came into our care and has thrived in foster home. She is now available for adoption, is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. She is full of energy loves to play, walks well on the lead and also loves to cuddle. She is housetrained and gets on well with other dogs and cats. A home with older children would be best for her and an enclosed garden is a must. If you can give BUBA the loving home she deserves please call 086 8262986. A homecheck and adoption fee applies.

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.