[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] We’re delighted to announce that we celebrate our 25th Anniversary on 22nd April 2021 when our journey began as an independent charity continuing the work of the USPCA. Our aim then and continues today is to address and educate on animal welfare issues and offer re-homing opportunities for unwanted and neglected dogs, cats […]
Many of you may remember Jessie, one of our long term Bullmastiffs. She came to us originally in August of 2014 at just 2 years old due to her owner being unwell. After an unsuccessful homing attempt, Jessie once again found herself in our care in December of 2014 and she has been with us […]
Tigger’s rescue journey began with us here at the Sanctuary in August 2018 when he was 6 years old, a chilled, gentle big fellow who just took everything in his stride. Routine veterinary checks found very bad teeth resulting in two extractions and a thorough de-scale – other than that he was in good health. […]
As we approach the festive season we hope you are in good health in what has been an extremely challenging year for everyone – we are very proud of what has been achieved in a difficult year. Despite having to close our doors for the first time ever in March we continued on throughout the […]
Our April arrived at the Sanctuary in May 2018 as she had been destructive in her home, had a bit of a dislike for other dogs and had a tendency to bite both people and other dogs. That said, she was a firm favourite here at the Sanctuary with both the staff and volunteers and […]
Kathy one of our volunteers at The Sanctuary wanted to share this with you and we thank her for her honesty and the support she has given us. Pictured above left to right Kathy, Volunteer at The Sanctuary and Avril Cattery Assistant both with current residents at The Sanctuary. Without further ado lets hear from […]
Well, 2020 has certainly been quite the year! But if there’s anything that can brighten up your day it’ll be a happy puppy story. The paw-some little faces featured in this article are just a few of the puppies that have been adopted from us in the past year. A couple of them were even […]
Dear Friends & Supporters We hope you are in good health as we continue to work forward with the current issues of COVID-19 which were unprecedented and difficult times for us all. Having closed the Sanctuary to the public for two months we were delighted that in mid May we were able to open our […]
At the start of the year we were thrilled to welcome Al from ‘My Dogs Best Friend Northern Ireland’ to the Sanctuary to go through some training on scent work and the benefits it can be as an enrichment activity for our dogs and in particular our long term dogs. As we all know dogs […]
They are popular and appealing with their long, fluffy, silky coats but long-haired cats especially Persians are extremely high maintenance and require daily grooming with a brush or comb to ensure a healthy and happy cat. The Persian cat is unable to groom themselves adequately which results in very uncomfortable matted hair and tangles. If […]