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The Greyhound Welfare Bill and Dog Breeding Establishment Bill, among the first bills signed into law by President Michael D Higgins, will significantly improve animal welfare and protection.

Galway Cat Rescue, in conjunction with an enthusiastic local fashion team, is holding a major fund-raising event, the Feline Fatale Fashion Show, in the Galway Bay Hotel on October 19 at 8 pm.

Dog owners can remember their much loved pets who passed away, at a canine carnival to be held at Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill next month.

Tail-wagging fun will take centre stage at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on August 14 for the Royal Family Fun Day, which includes a great novelty dog show in aid of MSPCA.

Mayo SPCA's small rescue facility is crammed to capacity and if anyone can offer a home it would be so much appreciated. Please call 094 963 1888, telephone lines are open seven days a week between 10am and 5pm. Please leave a message and your number if your call is unanswered, lines are very busy. Some of the rescued animals needing homes are shown here, but others can be seen on Mayo SPCA's website www.mayospca.com

A man who was before Ballina District Court for cruelty charges against his dog was sentenced to jail this week for “sadistic treatment” against a “defenceless animal”.

Mayo SPCA urgently needs caring homes for rescued animals, some of which are shown here, others can be seen on www.mayospca.com. If you can help by offering a home to an animal, becoming a member, volunteering your time to walk/care for dogs, pups, cats, or kittens, or assist with fundraising and welfare work then contact 094 963 1888 or 086 803 2592. Telephone lines are open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, but please leave a message if your call is unanswered as lines are very busy and it will be returned as soon as possible.

Thinking of getting a dog? Petmania, Ireland’s leading pet retailer opened its doors at Wellpark Retail Park in Galway a few weeks ago, and this Saturday will team up with MADRA, to seek homes for Galway’s unwanted dogs.

Dandy