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About The ISPCA

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is recognised as Ireland's leading animal welfare charity. Our role is to is to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal welfare and to proactively relieve animal suffering in Ireland. Read More...

Rescue Stories

The ISPCA inspectors are at the forefront of animal welfare, they respond to allegations of cruelty, neglect and abuse and also aid sick and injured animals. Read some of the stories by our inspectors of how they rescue animals every day.

Rehoming

The ISPCA’s two rescue and rehabilitation centres were developed in order to support the ISPCA Inspectorate and member societies with the rescue, rehabilitation and responsible re-homing of cruelly treated and neglected animals.

Lost & Found

This resource allows you to report pets who have been lost or pets that you have found. Knowing what to do when you lose a pet can be unclear, we have compiled guidelines of what to do in case of losing your dog, your cat or another animal.

Current News

Five animal cruelty convictions recorded in one week as a result of ISPCA investigations.
08 March 2024
The ISPCA Inspectorate has never been busier than since lockdown with record numbers of animals seized and case files submitted in 2023.
Cork couple convicted of animal cruelty
07 March 2024
The dogs had to be sedated to be shaved, during which live maggots were found in the urine-soaked hair, in one of the dogs.
78-year-old Cork man has been convicted of animal welfare offences
25 February 2024
Judge McNulty convicted the defendant but felt that, given his age, he was not a good candidate for prison and that “he must pay a price for neglecting the animals in his care".
Carlow man sentenced to four months imprisonment after admitting animal welfare offences.
15 February 2024
On passing sentence, Judge Carthy stated that this case was one of the most serious cases she had dealt with during her time as a District Court Judge, in the Carlow District.

About The ISPCA

Rescue Stories

Rehoming

Lost & Found

Current News

Five animal cruelty convictions recorded in one week as a result of ISPCA investigations.

Cork couple convicted of animal cruelty

78-year-old Cork man has been convicted of animal welfare offences

Carlow man sentenced to four months imprisonment after admitting animal welfare offences.