Worrying news from Dundalk, just north of Dublin... Lovely Ann Moore has helped save so many dogs in danger at Dundalk Dog Pound, including several black retriever xs rehomed through us - Bob, two Daisies, Jenny, Callum, Sadie, Baby and our very own Luka (pictured). But Ann is currently not able to get access to the pound to get dogs out before they are put to sleep.There are two reasons why. First, Ann has been told that she can no longer come in at 8am on put-to-sleep day (a grim weekly event) but from now on must come in at 9am when the pound opens to the public. But Ann has a job that starts at 9am, making it impossible.
The second reason is... politics. Dundalk Dog Pound has the contract to put down unclaimed dogs from nearby Meath. These dogs arrive at Dundalk on Tuesday eves and are put into a stable at the back, away from view. Ann has managed to forge a good relationship with the Meath wardens who now alert her to specific dogs coming in to Dundalk that she may be able to help. Unfortunately, Dundalk staff have now said they cannot give Ann access to the Meath dogs, saying it isn't their job (which, in truth, it isn't but, hey...)
This is very bad news for all the strays and surrenders that end up at Dundalk as many more will die. I appeal to everyone involved to sort out their differences and resolve the situation. At the end of the day, it's the dogs that matter.
The stray situation in all of Ireland, not just Dundalk, really is totally unacceptable and is in urgent need of governmental reform. Although many UK rescues do what they can to help, over 16,000 perfectly fit, healthy dogs are put to sleep every year in Ireland.
If you can spare a moment, please, please sign the ANVIL (Animals Need a Voice in Legislation) petition. ANVIL is campaigning hard for change in Ireland. Here's the link to both the petition and more info:
www.anvilireland.ie
3 comments:
Hi Jemima,
Just wanted to comment on Dewey as I saw your great update on site this evening. I think you definitely did the right thing. I believe you have to go with that "sense" inside of you when things aren't right, that you had with Dewey. It still doesn't make it any easier and the risk of upsetting people is very high, but at the end of the day, Dewey is the priority and you have to choose his home for him.
Hopefully the family will find a suitable dog that will be just right for them.
Best wishes,
HI JEMIMA
SUE FRANKCOM HERE, WHAT A GOOD THING GETTING DEWEY A HOME WITH ANOTHER FAMILY, A DOG IS A PART OF THE FAMILY, AND NEEDS COMPANY, HE LOOKS LIKE HES ENJOYING LIFE NOW, BLESS HIS COTTON SOCKS
BEST WISHES SUE X
I think you did the right thing for Dewey. He is the most beautiful dog and even though I'm sure the first family would have given him a good home he needed to know he was part of the family, not locked away listening to all that goes on in another room.
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