Milo
Meet Milo, who in October 2026 was a striking 6-month-old tabby and white boy with the most beautiful green eyes and a wonderfully independent little personality. … Milo loving life in his forever home 🏡 ❤️ (November, 2026) Thank you for choosing to adopt ❤️ … Did you adopt a cat from Mayo […]
What a ‘tipped ear’ means in TNR
A tipped ear on a cat in an Irish animal shelter usually means the cat has been through a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programme. During the cat’s neutering surgery, a veterinarian removes a small portion of one ear tip (most often the left ear, though practices can vary). This is done while the cat is under anesthetic and […]
TNR Cat Traps
Could anyone with one of our cat traps at the moment please email us on info@mayospca.ie and just let us know where and how much longer you might them forWe have had a few instances recently of cat traps being returned to us with damaged or missing parts. Accidents can happen. However, please let us […]
November Quiz Night
Last night’s Quiz Night was a tremendous success and, most importantly, a beautiful tribute to the memory of our dear friend and volunteer, Tara. A sincere thank you to Ballyhaunis Rugby Club for hosting us so wonderfully, and to Eavan, Tommy, Noreen, Marian, and everyone who helped organise and support the event. We are […]
Vinnie
In October 2026, Vinnie went viral with his irrisistable charm: ‘Hello everyone! My name is Vinnie, and yes, before you ask, I really am this ridiculously cute in real life! I’m turning 8 weeks old this week, and although I’m only a tiny little fellow, I’ve already got a HUGE personality and an even bigger […]
Volunteering with the dogs
We are always in need of volunteers at our shelter in Ballyhaunis. Shifts each day are 10-1 and 3-6. Our animals will be so happy to see you! We have some wonderful personal accounts by our volunteers of their experience of a volunteer shift. “It’s a joy to take a long walk with one […]
Christmas Wish List
As you all know Christmas is fast approaching, with this in mind we have been asked recently by friends and followers if there is anything that could be donated to the Mayo SPCA CLG sanctuary, that would help with the festivities. Ensuring the animals who are residing with us over the Christmas and New Year […]
After neutering/spaying
We talk about the importance of neutering and spaying your pets…but what about the immediate aftermath? What do they need after their surgery is finished? Warmth is priority. Whether it’s your pet cat or a feral cat resting in their crate or trap, they need heat just as we would in the aftermath of surgery […]
Susie and Tiny
Suzie & Tiny arrived to the shelter in early 2024 in the most horrendous state from the pound. Skin and bone with matted dirty hair. They were around 10 years old and were used for a life time of breeding and discarded like trash when they hit their expiry date Unfortunately, blind teacup Yorkie Susie […]
