Betty
After over 400 days in the shelter Betty has been adopted! All the volunteer team knew that high energy Betty had so much love to give to a family if the right family was willing to give her a chance. It breaks our hearts to see long termers in the shelter like Betty waiting patiently […]
Ranger and Bentley
Bentley and Ranger came into our shelter as three month old collie puppies are looking for their forever home. They got some wonderful socialising in the shelter and by staying together for as long as they had. All the visitors and volunteers in the shelter doted on them in the summer sunshine! … A huge […]
Tuco
When Tuco was first brought to the Mayo SPCA after being cruelly thrown from a car, our hearts broke for him. But the road to recovery started the moment he met one of our amazing volunteers, Michelle. Michelle and her family took this little tuxedo boy straight into their hearts. Around that same time, Michelle’s […]
Tiggy
Our amazing volunteer Steffi recently fostered a tiny little kitten at short notice and after just one night, this gorgeous baby completely claimed her new human as her own and hasn’t let her out of her sight since! She has now been officially named Tiggy (after Beatrix Potter’s Mrs. Tiggywinkle) and has been so warmly […]
What does a Happy Cat look like?
How to Tell if Your Cat is Happy Cats may have a reputation for being mysterious, but they actually give us plenty of clues about how they’re feeling. While every cat has its own unique personality, there are some common signs that indicate your feline friend is content, comfortable, and enjoying life. At Mayo SPCA, […]
Hot Weather Safety
🐾☀️ Hot Weather Safety for Dogs & Cats ☀️🐾 When temperatures rise, our furry friends can quickly become overheated. Help keep your pets safe and comfortable during hot weather with these simple tips: 🐕🐈 Provide Plenty of Fresh Water Make sure clean, cool water is always available both indoors and outdoors. 🌳 Keep Them Cool […]
Call for Happy Tails Updates
Have you adopted a pet from Mayo SPCA Ballyhaunis? We’d love to hear how they’re getting on in their forever home! ❤️ Whether they’ve settled in like they own the place, learned a new trick, made new furry friends, or simply stolen your heart, we’d love to share their story as part of our Happy […]
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)
What is TNR and what is involved? TNR (Trap–Neuter–Return) is a humane method used throughout Ireland to manage populations of feral, stray, and community cats. The cats are humanely trapped, neutered (or spayed), and then returned to the area where they live. This stops breeding, reduces nuisance behaviours, and gradually reduces colony sizes over […]
Val
Our handsome Val off to his forever home on his Gotcha day!! This sensitive gentleman is such a lovely easy going dog and will make a great addition to his new home. Wishing Val the happiest times ahead with his new forever family! (2026) … “He’s settling in very well and even went on holiday […]
