Cork Animal Care Society

FOUND, Mogeely, 23/02/12

corkacs — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:29:28 +0000

this dog was found between Dungourney and Mogeely on Thurs Night approx 9pm

FOUND, Ballincollig, 18/02/12

corkacs — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:10:05 +0000

Found in the ballincollig area, male collie, please contact 0851564822.

Sandy by Mari Backman

corkacs — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:51:38 +0000

There is an increasing number of reports of dogs roaming lately and we often warn people of the risks of having your dog left unsupervised. Accidents can happen quickly. One of our supporters, Mari, has shared her painful experience with us and is hoping it will make people reflect.

My best friend Sandy and we are both 5

It was a sad sad day.. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. She was so careless, but we were even more careless with her. We should have fenced our garden earlier, and Sandy could still be here. She loved running on the farm when John was working, but she also got herself in real danger by following the tractor to the road. John picked her up many times and she travelled in the tractor with him. Then he used to lock her in the shed when he left the yard with the tractor and when he was gone, I went and let her out…

Before the accident she had calmed down and we thought she wouldn’t run after tractors anymore, but that day she went. John was going to spread slurry but met our neighbours on the road and stopped to talk. Neither he nor anyone realised that Sandy went lying just in front of the slurry tank behind the tractor. When John started the tractor he just heard a screatch… terrible terrible cry, and realised immediately it must have been Sandy. Sandy was in half sitting position, unable to move, and in fact in shock, so much so that she bit John. Our other neighbour, who was still there, brought Sandy back to the house and I’ve just never forgotten when John came to the kitchen and said: “Something bad has happened… to Sandy…” I went out and saw her at the corner of our house in that half sitting position, looking at me with sad eyes… I squatted just in front of her and started crying and she put her head on my knee. John rang our vet(Fachtna Collins), who told John to go to Bantry straight away; he would meet him there. And when they lifted Sandy in the car, she just looked at me - I think she knew she wouldn’t come back. She was put on strong painkillers for the night and they did what they could for her in Bantry, but they tought it was worth trying to take her to Cork and see if they could still safe her. She died on the examination table in Cork Animal Care Hospital. From the x-rays they found that she had severe nerve damage on both sides of her back legs, so she couldn’t have been saved.

For John it was hard as he was the one who drove the tractor. And it was his second labrador as well that he lost on a farm accident. It was really difficult for him to connect with Jessie – our lab girl for 2 years now – for a long time. He didn’t want to stroke her or pay much attention to her. He was kind of keeping his distance with her… until recently. It’s so nice to see him stroking her and playing with her now and putting the past behind him.

We all miss Sandy some days, but hopefully ‘third time lucky’, and Jessie can be with us for a very long time.

FOUND, Cork, 18/02/12

corkacs — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:39:49 +0000

Date found: 18/02/2012

Location: Cork City, Crossroad Shandon Street / Gerald Griffin Street

Gender: Unknown

Age: Friend told me it looks like 1 year old or maybe 1 1/2.

Colour: Black & White

Behaviour: Very friendly. Likes to cuddle a lot and very playful. Eating behaviour is normal. Drinks little water.

Will be checked for microchip on Monday.

Contact 0864112702

Two important demonstrations

corkacs — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:56:53 +0000

Monday 27th of February 2012, 12pm, Carrigaline: ARAN Demonstration against fur farming in Ireland.

***URGENT DEMONSTRATION NOTICE***: A decision on the future of Irish fur farms will be made very soon. ARAN has requested a meeting with the Agriculture Minister, Simon Coveney, at his Cork constituency office but this was declined. As all our supporters know, we’re running a smashing campaign to shut down Irish fur farms and we need to ensure we work up until the final hour when the decision is a…ctually made. TAKE ACTION: Don’t miss ARAN’s peaceful demonstration outside the Cork constituency office of, Minister Simon Coveney, on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 12noon sharp until 2.30pm. At this stage we’ve done our best, but we’re not giving up, we need you to be there, not for us, but for the many tens of thousands of lives caged on cruel fur farms waiting to be gassed, painfully skinned and electrocuted. If possible, please share this event notice and encourage family and friends to attend too, we’re going to ensure his office hears the animals’ plight loud and clear. Please be sure to RSVP at arancampaigns@eircom.net or PM via Facebook. Thank you for all that you’re doing to help animals, ARAN.

Visit the Ban Fur Farming in Ireland website or the Facebook page for more information.

Monday 5th of March 2012, 12pm, Dublin: 2nd Forgotten Feline Protest:

2nd Forgotten Felines Protest is being held outside Leinster House, Dublin on Monday, 5th March 2012 from 12.30-2.30pm to:

1) demand cats are no longer classed as vermin.

2) demand inclusion of cats and their welfare, safety and wellbeing in the forthcoming Animal Welfare Bill.

3) demand legislation to protect them from cruelty.

4) demand funds for a free comprehensive trap/neuter/return programme for feral cats in Ireland.

5) highlight the neglect and indifference towards cats in Ireland.

Visit the Feral Cats Ireland page for more information.

Don’t forget to sign the petition to support this protest.

FOUND, Douglas, 14/02/12

corkacs — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:31:33 +0000

Found little puppy wandering in Douglas village on 14/02/12 - near Eco’s, no collar.

Really friendly female pup.

Contact number is Ainne 0872790291

LOST, seen in Midleton, 13/02/12

corkacs — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:10:11 +0000

Strayed Family Pet

Bailey is an Irish Water Spaniel (medium size dog) and has a short chocolate brown curly coat with a white patch on his chest. He is neutered & has a brown collar with a gold bone id tag with our contact numbers on it.

His coat at this stage will be quite knotted and muddy so his appearance will be different to the photo above. Look at his face.

He is missing since Tuesday 13^th Dec from Belvelly Cobh. There have recently been a number of sightings of Bailey in the Midleton Area and Midleton Town Centre

If you have any information on his whereabouts or see/find him, Please contact Maura 086 8197533 or Stephen 086 3644674. Please put these No’s in to your phone and call us.

We are desperate to get him home safely to his family.

Please, print this poster: 12 02 13 Bailey 2 1

FOUND, Togher, 10/02/12

corkacs — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:26:29 +0000

Found 10/02/12 running in and out of traffic on Vicars Road in Togher.

Female, Collie X longhaired puppy (maybe 5 months +??)

Black with white on chest and tips of toes

No Collar

No Microchip

She is here with us in the hospital at the moment.

Thanks
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Gilabbey Veterinary Hospital

Ph – 021 – 4962799

FOUND, Mallow, 12/02/12

corkacs — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:41:01 +0000

Found in Glatane, Mallow: female Irish Red Setter, no collar, very friendly.

And the winner is…

corkacs — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:54:31 +0000

We are delighted to announce the winner of our January photo competition.
Elaine Walsh, with “A Bucket of Susie”, wins a sterling silver chain and horse pendant. Congratulations Elaine!

"A Bucket of Susie" by Elaine Walsh

Thank you to all the participants who shared their wonderful photos with us, but most importantly helped the animals in our care by doing so. We’d also like to thank the public on Facebook, as well as our jury, who had the difficult task to choose only one out of the five beautiful pictures shortlisted. Finally, thank you to Jill Roberts for her support in offering this prize.

Well done to all!

The February Competition is now on, so grab your camera!