SAVE A LIFE #ADOPT
DONTSHOP
We have dogs from all walks of life here at Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre. Rescued dogs are often thought to have behaviour problems or are damaged in some way. This is simply not true! We have old dogs, young dogs & teenage dogs that through no fault of their own find themselves homeless.
ADOPTION & FOSTERINGCan you provide a daily walk, food and some TLC to our shelter dogs? Get in touch to discuss our fostering program.
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VOLUNTEERBe part of the team and help us care for animals that cannot care for themselves. Join our Canine Carers training program.
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COMMUNITYWe are passionate about promoting animal welfare. Check out our upcoming events and latest news.
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LEITRIM ANIMAL WELFARE CENTREOUR STORYLeitrim Animal Welfare (L.A.W) Ltd was established in 1997 by Christine Coulson and the Leitrim Animal Welfare Committee. L.A.W took over the running of the Dog Pound for Co.Leitrim in May 2003, in conjunction with Leitrim County Council. In 2003, 17,695 dogs were put to sleep in Irish dog pounds, a shocking fact considering the population of this country. It has long been Leitrim Animal Welfare's mission to change this culture of destruction. Leitrim Dog Pound became the only pound in Ireland to operate a “no-kill” policy, meaning no healthy dog in our care is ever put to sleep. The centre takes in between 300-400 dogs per year and also takes in cats. This number of dogs and cats is currently increasing which means the centre needs to further develop and this puts extra pressure on our funding.
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DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS
We need as a matter of urgency to extend/expand our current facilities, but we also have plans drawn to build a brand new centre. The plans are in several stages, the first stage being the most important as it houses the kennel blocks. We have recently achieved purchasing land beside where our centre is currently situated. The demand for kennels in Leitrim seems to be growing, with a rise in people wishing to surrender their pets and also abandoning them. We are here to help each and every dog that needs us, but sometimes the kennels we currently have can be full for a very long time, making the list of dogs waiting to come in greater each week.
This new centre will help us to be able to achieve our goal of helping all dogs that need us at a quicker rate. Ranging from the badly abused and neglected to the puppies just starting out in life.
CAN YOU HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL?
Perhaps you would be willing to join our fundraising campaign to sponsor a brick for our new build? You could donate to us weekly, monthly or just a one off sum. Anything would be greatly appreciated and would really help us. If you wish to find out more about us before donating, please follow our websites and social media to see what we do at: FACEBOOK: Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre.
To donate text 'WELFARE' TO 50300 for €6.00/month.
This new centre will help us to be able to achieve our goal of helping all dogs that need us at a quicker rate. Ranging from the badly abused and neglected to the puppies just starting out in life.
CAN YOU HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL?
Perhaps you would be willing to join our fundraising campaign to sponsor a brick for our new build? You could donate to us weekly, monthly or just a one off sum. Anything would be greatly appreciated and would really help us. If you wish to find out more about us before donating, please follow our websites and social media to see what we do at: FACEBOOK: Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre.
To donate text 'WELFARE' TO 50300 for €6.00/month.
MEET OUR DOGS FOR ADOPTION
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Come visit us here in Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim and get the best insight on your potential new best friend. Talk with our staff and volunteers to get a greater sense of each dog that we have for adoption. Alternatively, visit our Facebook page for the most up to date pictures on the most recent rescue dogs, as well as all our other news!
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