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This programme is running from the 7th September to the 5th October. The offer is limited to two microchips per household and only available in OFFALY.

This programme is funded by donations and grants received by the OSPCA.

Please contact the office on 086 3785584 or email offalyspca@live.com for full terms and conditions.

A huge "thank you" Petmania for a large donation of gratefully received food. They are great supporters of the OSPCA. We would also like to thank those who donated in store, at the donation point.

Without these supports the OSCPA would not be able to undertake our rescue work A special thank you to Stephanie and the gang, you are always a pleasure to work with. Thank you all 🥰

Have you got puppy, if you do Petmania are running their "Petmania Puppy of the Year 2026"competition! The hugely fun and popular competition to win the coveted title and amazing prizes worth €2500! All valid entrants will receive a FREE Puppy Pack, plus an exclusive discount code.

Full details are available on the Petmania website at https://www.petmania.ie/petmania-puppy-of-the-year/

Entries open on 24th August and close on 13th September. Make sure to get your entry in before the closing date. Good luck to all entrants.

This offer is subsidised by the OSPCA for male and female feral cats and kittens in Co. Offaly only. It is funded through OSPCA fundraising and DAFM Animal Welfare Grant Aid.
Trap Requirement :
Feral cats must be brought in an OSPCA trap. Please call the office in advance to book a trap. Phone No : 086 378 5584
Payment and Booking:
Cash payments can be made directly at the OSPCA office. Once you receive your voucher, you can book the cat or kitten for spaying or neutering.

Charity Information
Offaly Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered charity. CRA No. 20033828.

It's with a heavy heart we once again put up a post looking for a home for a fantastic dog. Every time we put Alfie availability for adoption there is absolutely no response. Alfie is a year old lurcher x and is medium sized full of life. He is everybody's friend, he loves people and other dogs. He will chase cats but only for fun, as he likes to jump around with enthusiasm! A house with children 10years + would be the most suitable.

He loves his walks and playing chase but also loves to cuddle on the sofa. He would suit a home with or without another dog. An enclosed garden is a must and maybe someone who is home part of the day. Alfie is vaccinated microchipped and neutered. If you can open your heart and home to this beautiful boy please call 086 8262986
Adoption Fee & Home check applies

This campaign is now open and running until Friday, 11th September. Cash payments can be made in our office, where there is also a list of participating vets. Terms & Conditions 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. Please help us during this "extremely" busy kitten season, as we are at breaking point.

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

We believe in the power of community to make a difference. Our dedicated team of volunteers is the backbone of our rescue efforts, providing vital support to animals in need across Offaly. Whether you have a few hours a week or more, your time and passion can help us save lives and improve the welfare of countless animals.

Join us in our mission to create a better future for animals in Offaly. Contact us at offalyspca@live.com or call us on 086-3785584 to learn more and sign up. One of our team will contact you to discuss our volunteering opportunities and answer any queries you may have.

Visit our volunteer page for further details: https://www.offalyspca.ie/volunteer

The OSPCA deeply appreciate a donation made to us, we cannot say it better than the card we received with the donation, which reads:

"We lost our dear friend and work colleague James Shepard in April and we collected €300 in his memory to give the OSPCA as James loved animals and we know he would be so proud knowing that so many animal's will be helped, in his memory. James leaves behind a huge void he was a man full of life and love, compassion and kindness to everyone and to animals animals too.

We are delighted to give €300 to the OSPCA to help you with the wonderful work you do.

Best wishes, Muiriosa Foundation Tullamore"

May James rest in peace.

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.

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.