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In the run-up to World Animal Week, which takes place from October 4-10, Pedigree and Whiskas, along with key Irish animal organisations, have issued results of a survey that show 64 per cent of pet owners find their relationships with their partners, friends, and family more stressful than the bond they enjoy with their pets.

Mayo SPCA needs caring homes for rescued animals, some of which are shown here. Many others are in its care and the SPCA can be contacted on 094 963 1888 or 086 803 2592. Telephone lines are open from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.

An organisation which provides a dog rescue and adoption service is appealing to people to support its fundraising walk later this month in Connemara.

Kilkenny Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals located at Unit 39, Hebron Ind. Estate, is seeking volunteers for upcoming fundraising events.

The third annual Pedigree Adoption Drive has raised €4,000 for A Dogs Life in Co Kilkenny. Pedigree announced the success of the 2010 campaign in raising much needed funds for the care of homeless dogs in Ireland.

While only 49 of the 170 dogs abandoned in Mayo in 2008 were re-homed, 62 fewer dogs were put down and 32 fewer dogs were abandoned than in 2007. These recent statistics released by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government show the positive effect the annual Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign is having on raising the awareness of dog abandonment in Ireland.

If you are looking for a pet, please check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

In these times of doom and gloom not every report is bad news. In the past year the number of dogs rehomed and reclaimed from the Carlow - Kilkenny dog shelter has hugely increased. This very good news is a result of the kindness and good will of you, the kind people of Kilkenny and Carlow and surrounding counties, who have called to the dog shelter and taken into your homes and hearts, dogs that needed a home.

Galway Free Range Eggs, the biggest supplier of quality free range eggs in the west of Ireland has gone for a new look with its egg-boxes and have invested in new product packaging, delivery vehicles, and the launch of a marketing communication programme to drive sales growth throughout 2010.