Knock Quiz Night
🐾🧠 Gather your pack and put your knowledge to the test! Join us for a fun-filled Pub Quiz Night on Thursday, September 11th at 7:30 PM in Carty’s Pub, Knock. Teams of 4 can enter for just €40, with fantastic prizes, plenty of craic, great company, and of course those all-important bragging rights up for […]
Pip
Pip was adopted by Lucie in September 2020 and in turn adopted his role of calling the shots in her dog minding business. Pip is an irrepressible character…bossy one minute and cuddly the next. Underneath his “assertive” nature, he is the most loving, gentle and funny of dogs. He adores his canine sister Maisie He […]
Margaret’s Volunteering Experience
“As a volunteer you get to forget what is going on the world and live in an animal bubble for 3 hours. Stimulation is very important for the animals. Today I was a kitten scratching post. 4 kittens decided it was great fun climbing up my jeans. Then Dave our 3 legged cat decided he […]
August Newsletter 2026
August has continued to bless us with warm weather and bright days, bringing a wonderful atmosphere to the MSPCA. The sunshine has provided our animals with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, whether exploring exercise areas, playing with volunteers, or simply relaxing in the fresh air. The positive effects of the summer season have […]
Congratulations on adopting your rescue dog!
Your dog might be coming from a variety of different circumstances. Maybe he’s been used to kennel life for some time. Maybe he came from the pound and has been in a variety of settings. Maybe he comes from his previous home and everyone familiar to him. Maybe he has suffered trauma and/or ill health. […]
Common Dog Behaviours
Understanding Common Dog Behaviours: From Digging and Chasing to Searching and Retrieving Dogs are fascinating companions with instincts and behaviours that have been shaped over thousands of years. While some actions may seem puzzling or frustrating to owners, many canine behaviours have natural roots. By understanding why dogs dig, chase, search, and retrieve, we can […]
Ted
“This week I lost my beautiful boy, Ted. Thank you so much to Marian Biesty MSPCA for giving me the chance to have Ted in my life for 15 wonderful years. I will be forever grateful. Ted was the most amazing, loving, smiley friend, and he brought so much happiness and love into my life. […]
Ace (was Candy)
In the shelter, Candy (now Ace) was once completely shut down and convinced that humans were to be avoided at all costs. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, she began walking happily and confidently on a lead. Eventuallys, her forever family found her and welcomed to their family! …. “Thank you, again, for all the work […]
Mayo Make History
From everyone at Mayo SPCA, we extend our warmest congratulations to the Mayo senior football team on their incredible 2026 victory. The animals at the shelter were fully kitted out to cheer on Mayo!!! This historic achievement is a testament to the dedication, teamwork and pride that make Mayo such a special county. The celebrations […]
