Petfriendly Accommodation Shortage
A huge thank you to the Western People Newspaper for printing our article last month. More and more pets are surrendered due to the housing shortage in Mayo. One dog in our shelter who has been affected by this is Zena, who due to no fault of her own had to be surrendered […]
Mixed Breed Dogs
Thinking of Adopting a Mixed-Breed Dog? Unique, adaptable, and full of personality — and always a surprise! “What is a mixed-breed dog?” 🐕 Understanding the type Dogs with two or more different breeds in their ancestry Also called: Mutts Crossbreeds Traits can vary widely: Size Appearance Personality ✅ Key message: No two mixed-breed dogs are […]
What is it like to foster with MSPCA?
Claire, one of our amazing fosterers, has brought up so many kittens and seen them off to their forever homes. At a time when we are really in need of fosterers for cats and kittens, especially anyone with bottle feeding experience, this is Claire’s experience of what makes fostering such an amazing thing to do. […]
Dandy (now Aidan)
A gorgeous update on Dandy (now Aidan) who is settling in very well to his wonderful new home and living the feline dream Handsome Aidan (Dandy) was just under a year old when he was found injured by a member of the public and handed into the vets. Imagine our shock when they told us […]
Newsletter June 2026
June has brought longer days and renewed energy to the MSPCA shelter, as we continue our commitment to caring for vulnerable animals across the county. This month’s newsletter highlights the increased activity typical of early summer, with more animals coming into our care and a growing number finding loving forever homes through our […]
Want to Volunteer with the Cats?
The MSPCA rely heavily on volunteers for core care work. Volunteering with cats in an animal shelter in Ireland is usually hands‑on, practical, and really rewarding. Typical tasks with cats Cleaning: cages/pods, litter trays, floors, bowls Feeding & water: giving the right food to each cat Laundry: washing blankets, towels, toys Socialising: playing […]
Six Steps for TNR
The Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) scheme is particularly important for the public in the West of Ireland because it addresses real local issues—like unmanaged feral cat populations in rural areas—while also benefiting communities, public health, and animal welfare. Here’s why it matters: 🐱 1. Controls stray and feral cat populations Stray cats reproduce very quickly—one female can […]
Chihuahua
Chihuahuas aren’t “yappy” or “aggressive” — they’re often just scared and overwhelmed. These tiny dogs have huge personalities. They’re incredibly loyal, deeply attached, and often bond intensely with one person. 💛 But that strong bond is exactly what makes shelter life so hard for them. When they end up in a shelter, everything they rely […]
Pomeranians
Pomeranians aren’t “yappy” or “dramatic” — they’re often just overwhelmed and misunderstood. These tiny dogs have huge personalities. They’re affectionate, loyal, and form very strong bonds with their people. 💛 They were bred to be companions — not independent dogs — which means they rely heavily on: ✔ Human connection ✔ Attention and reassurance ✔ […]
