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Ireland’s oldest & largest animal charity. We rescue, rehabilitate & rehome cats, dogs, equine, reptiles & small furries 🐾 Registered Charity No.20001735
Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland
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On Monday we shared a photo of Ablie
“This is a photo of a broken little soul 🥲 Being in a shelter can take it's toll on some dogs and Albie is certainly feeling it right now. We are giving him lots of cuddles & play time but the last few days he seems to have just given up 💔”
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He got all dressed up to meet a family who were coming to meet him but they never showed up 😭
This is the second time a family have been due to meet him and not shown up. Please don’t get our hopes up 🥹
Better Days are coming… we hope 🙏🏼 Jordan needs a home 🐶
#BetterDays
#dermotkennedy
#dogs
@DermotKennedy
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Yesterday… this happened 🧡. Albie is deaf but this won’t stop him being an amazing pet for some lucky family 🐶 We have received applications for him so keep your paws crossed 🐾
#rescuedog
#dspca
#AdoptDontBuy
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We’re heartbroken for Phoenix 💔 He’s here since July when his owners surrendered him. He’s such a great dog & so much fun. Is there anyone out there looking for a second dog to play with their existing dog because Phoenix loves to play! 🐾
#dogsarefamily
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We can’t believe we’re saying this … JORDAN FOUND A HOME 😭🧡…. Thank you to EVERYONE who shared his story!
#home
🙌🏼
He got all dressed up to meet a family who were coming to meet him but they never showed up 😭
This is the second time a family have been due to meet him and not shown up. Please don’t get our hopes up 🥹
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On the 26th of July we were faced one of the worst cases of neglect we had seen in a very long time. Sarah-Jane was found as a stray lying in a garden. She was emaciated and starving with a severe case of mange.
#dspca
#animalrescue
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These 3 little sweethearts came into the shelter last week. Even though we know their lives are about to change for the better, for them it can be a very scary ordeal. Buí, Derag & Dubh are 12 week old Patterdale Poodle crosses. Reg to adopt 🐶
#adoptme
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JFK came in as an injured stray in Feb. His little face was so swollen & he had awful wounds & swelling around his neck. We are delighted to say that last week he found his forever human Eddie 🧡
Have a wonderful life, Eddie is going to take real good care of you 🥹
#dspca
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We are so terribly sad to hear the news of the passing of Paul O’Grady. A kind gentleman who truly loved animals. Our deepest sympathy to his family & friends and all who worked with him over the years in
@Battersea_
May he rest in peace 🐾
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Poor Ruby, she is still looking for a home 💔. A sweet girl who has such a gentle calming nature. At 11 years old she still loves her walks and we are just so sad for her. Please
#retweet
to help her
#adoptme
#dogsoftwitter
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2 helpless little puppies found dumped on a pile of rubbish.
Yesterday we received a call about 2 tiny little puppies that were found in a box on a pile of rubbish. They were purposely placed their and left to die. How anyone could do that is beyond belief
#AnimalCruelty
#dspca
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Just a little update on Jordan. He met a few lovely families yesterday… we’ll keep you all posted.
Thank you so much to EVERYONE who sent him wishes and shared his story… looks like his little bow tie didn’t go to waste after all ♥️
He got all dressed up to meet a family who were coming to meet him but they never showed up 😭
This is the second time a family have been due to meet him and not shown up. Please don’t get our hopes up 🥹
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It's ok Aria, you're safe & loved now. She arrived to our shelter yesteday evening. It was hard to stomach the sadness in her little face. After lots cuddles & reassurance before bed time we hope she wakes up that little be happier today 🧡
#DogsofTwittter
#RescueDogs
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Today Gandalf went home 🥹A wonderful family offered their hearts & home to give him a chance of love, security & happiness
This old boy completely stole all our hearts & it was only right that we were all there to see him off & wish him all the love in the world 🧡
#dspca
He stayed in his bed for 2 whole days and slept 💔
Last week this old poor was found as a stray, exhausted and starving. He was underweight, his coat was in very poor condition with bald patches and his skin was dry and sore with alopecia.
#animalneglect
#AnimalWelfare
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Do they even see me? They walk past my kennel & say “Aw, poor dog” then walk on. I thought they just didn’t see me but they do. I know I’m not alone here as staff love me but every night when the shelter closes I am alone. Jordan is 11 months waiting 😞
#DogsOnTwitter
#Retwet
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We are very happy to say that she has now been adopted by Ingrid and has a new big sister Charley. Sarah-Jane has never been happier and is living the life that she so deserves. She adores Ingrid and her big sister Charley.
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Well this just broke us 💔
Forest was rescued from the depths of despair many months ago & he’s still waiting for someone to adopt him 😭. He’s such a sweet boy & deserves love. Is there anyone out there willing to give him a chance? Read about him 🐾
#dog
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John’s been supporting the
#dspca
for 22 years. Yesterday he adopted his 4th dog Suzie & together they headed off to start a new chapter in both their lives. Thank you John for being an amazing supporter of rescue dogs and the DSPCA 🧡
#AdoptDontShop
#Dogs
#Rescue
#AnimalRescue
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Special Appeal For Little Puppy Shona. At 3 mths old she came in with a leg injury & had surgery. She’s 5 months old now & no one is interested in her. We are desperately looking for a home in time for Christmas 🙏🏼 🐶
#Adoption
#DogsofTwittter
#retweet
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We are absolutely heartbroken to tell you that late last night little Sebastiana lost her fight to live 😔 She completely stole all our hearts & we can only hope that she felt loved & wanted as she gently left this world. Thank you to everyone who shared our love for her 🧡
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Angel lost another 100grams at her weigh in today 🙌🏼 Go Angel 🐱
#CatsOnTwitter
#Journey
#dspca
👉🏼 adopt Angel
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Better Days are coming… we hope 🙏🏼 Jordan needs a home 🐶
#BetterDays
#dermotkennedy
#dogs
@DermotKennedy
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Shane just brought this little sweetie in. Apparently he was thrown from a car but thankfully he has no injuries. He only has 1 ear but after vet Aoife checked him it looks like he was born without one. He’s adorable 🥰
#animalrescue
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We are asking the public if you are currently considering buying a pet online – STOP
Our shelter is full & we need your help! Due to a large increase in the number of sick, injured & cruelly treated animals coming in we have now reached maximum capacity and our shelter is full.
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In a world where you can be anything, be kind 🧡 🐾
#animalrescue
#Kindness
#KindnessMatters
#bekind
#dspca
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It’s been 4 weeks since he arrived into the shelter. His little face was so swollen & he had awful wounds & swelling around his neck. It’s thanks to our incredible team that JFK is now doing so much better.
Please support our work & donate today
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Adopting one dog may not change the world, but for that one dog, you will change its life forever 🧡
Bebe waited 187 days in our shelter to find that someone special who would love him as much as we did 🧡
#AdoptDontShop
#DspcaDogs
#AnimalRescue
#RescueDogs
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This Giant Flemish rabbit was found as a stray last Thursday. She’s being very good & was happy for the vets to examine her. No owner has come forward for her yet. She’s a beauty
#rabbit
#found
#animalrescue
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Yesterday was a good day.
20 year old Aubrey was adopted 🧡 We want to take a moment to thank everyone who chooses to adopt a senior pet. We know their time with you might be short, but for them it’s a new beginning.
#dspca
#petadoption
#CatsOfX
#adoptasenior
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Why anyone would buy a dog when there are so many waiting in shelters to find loving homes 💔 All these beauties are at the
#dspca
hoping they can change someone’s life and fill it with unconditional love. They just need a chance 🥲
Open today 12-4pm 🐾
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This little beauty was rescued from drowning on a building site. She had fallen into a 2 meter vat that was full of water & could be heard crying. She’s incredibly lucky to be alive & we can’t thank her rescuer enough. Fleanna is ready for
#adoption
🐶
#puppy
#RescueDogs
#dspca
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It’s been just over a week since 8 month old Popcorn was found by the side of the road. She suffered a fracture to the skull from a reported road traffic accident. She couldn’t stand, walk, eat, drink or go to the toilet by herself.
#dspca
#animalcharity
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Someone left her like this 💔 Peggy is suffering with a severe case of mange & has lost nearly all of her fur. She’s underweight, her nails are overgrown, she has dental disease, severe conjunctivitis & cherry eye in both eyes.
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Thank you to everyone who donated to help Sarah-Jane. With your on-going support we will continue to help so many more like her.
Please support our rescue work today
#animalrescue
#dspca
#animalcharity
#rescuedog
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Terrified mom & puppies living in a ditch.
The little family were surrounded by tick heavy brambles & fencing between an Industrial Estate and a busy main road in the Lucan area, Co Dublin. It took 3 days to catch the first 3 puppies.
#animalrescue
#dogsarefamily
#dspca
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What do their little hearts go through?
We often think what their little hearts are going through when someone walks by their kennel. It breaks our hearts so we can’t imagine what it’s like for them.
#AdoptDontBuy
#Dog
#dspca
#RescueDogs
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🆘 Can you foster me?
We are desperate to find a foster home for 12 week old Fuzzy Wuzzy! She needs a foster home with no other animals or young children. Everything she needs will be supplied. Please email foster
@dspca
.ie
Please
#retweet
to help!
#fosteringsaveslives
#dspca
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He stayed in his bed for 2 whole days and slept 💔
Last week this old poor was found as a stray, exhausted and starving. He was underweight, his coat was in very poor condition with bald patches and his skin was dry and sore with alopecia.
#animalneglect
#AnimalWelfare
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Mum & puppies found dumped in a carrier 💔
We’ll never understand how any human being could do such a thing & while we all feel sick to the stomach we have to pick ourselves up and carry on
#dspca
#animalrescue
#animalshelter
#charity
#puppies
#dog
#DspcaCares
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Reunited after 4 years 🧡
There were no words only tears of relief, amazement & pure joy 😭 6 year old Molly came in during the week & thanks to her
#microchip
we were able to reunite her with her owner! MICROCHIP your pets, there’s simply no excuse not to.
#Friday
#pets
#cats
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Big rescue for a little dog 🐶
A huge effort went into rescuing a little dog today after we received a call about her in the water in a park in D24. Our inspectors tried to coax her in but she was very nervous & went further out and so we called on the help of
@dubfirebrigade
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They are such sweet dogs & always so gentle no matter how much they are suffering or how frightened they are. They seem to be the most mistreated breed nearly always skin & bone with severe skin conditions. They are Lurchers & they are simply amazing dogs 🧡
#animalrescue
#dspca
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Her carer Ingrid had a very bond with her and took her home to help her recover. Ingrid has helped so many dogs recover but there was just something about Sarah-Jane 🧡
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Aged at only 9 month old, Sarah-Jane had suffered so much. It was beyond heartbreaking seeing her in such a shocking state, one that no dog should ever have to go through.
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Major is about to be the first rescue dog in the White House - on behalf of rescue dogs everywhere congratulations First Dog Major 🐶 😉
#AdoptDontShop
#election2020
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Little Taylor Swift came in on Friday after she was found as a stray with an injured leg. She’s booked in for radiographs in a few days time. Paws crossed for this little one 🧡🐾
#animalrescue
#dspca
#puppy
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Earlier this week Annie & Andy were reportedly dumped from a car in a local car park. They are only 8 weeks old 🥹 Both are underweight, have mild conjunctivitis & swollen bellies from worms. They’ve gone out to a foster home for lots of TLC 🧡
#abandoned
#animalrescue
#dspca
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Winter has a little pep in her step and looks gorgeous in her Christmas coat 🧡. Thank you for all the well wishes for this gentle sweet girl ☺️
#AdoptDontBuy
#RescueDog
#AnimalLovers
#dspca
#love
#Dog
She was found as a stray. She has severe mange & infected open wounds. Her poor nose is so sore with hair loss & hot to touch. Her eyes are swollen & she is severely underweight. She is producing milk so her puppies are now somewhere without her.
#animalrescue
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10 week old Mooey is looking for an urgent foster home! He needs to be the only dog in the home as he has a little cough. If you can help please email 👉🏼 foster
@dspca
.ie 🐶
#puppy
#fosteringsaveslives
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This 5 week kitten is lucky to be alive after he was straying on the M50 earlier today! This tiny little wandering soul was spotted & we were called to help. We can't thank
@GardaTraffic
enough as without them little Mifty wouldn't be alive.
#animalrescue
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At only 3 weeks old she was found beside a dumpster with a fractured jaw, 2 fractures to her face and one to her head 💔 Sebastiana was close to dead and we honestly didn't know if she would make it.
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He waited and he waited… and it was so worth it! Phoenix finally found his forever home 🧡
#AdoptDontShop
#Dog
#rescuedog
#dspca
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What a wonderful moment 🧡New mom Florence and her 5 kittens all doing great ☺️. She’s so relaxed and purring away! She was rescued just in time 🙌🏼.
#animalrescue
#kittens
#fridaymorning
#dspca
This little beauty started to have her kittens… 2 little babies so far. We’ll leave her be for now and check back in later 🧡
#animalrecue
#kittens
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This little puppy was handed to a lady on the Luas. Our inspector collected Dora from the lady and after a full vet check at the shelter she headed out to a foster home 🐾
#puppy
#fosteringsaveslives
#dspca
#animalrescue
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10 weeks ago we met Phoenix. It was reported that she had been set on fire. How anyone could treat an innocent animal with such cruelty is incomprehensible.
Please support our rescue work
#dspca
#Cats
#AnimalRescue
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Sweet little Sebastiana having a morning snooze. She’s getting a little stronger each day ♥️
#animalrescue
#AdoptDontShop
#animalshelter
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Reggie is a goofball but today he was sad. He is used to people walking past his kennel but hopefully one day soon a special someone will stop and want to get to know him 🧡
Reggie ➡️ 🐾
#dspca
#adoptme
#rescuedog
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Little Bertie just arriving at the shelter. Sadly his elderly owner can not care for him so we’ll be sure to find him a wonderful home 🐾
#AdoptDontBuy
#dogs
#love
#dspca
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She was found as a stray. She has severe mange & infected open wounds. Her poor nose is so sore with hair loss & hot to touch. Her eyes are swollen & she is severely underweight. She is producing milk so her puppies are now somewhere without her.
#animalrescue
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Tonight Domino will spend his 252nd night in the shelter 💔. He’s putting on a brave face but we know he gets very down some days 😞… can you help and offer this boy a home? Read more about him here 👉🏼
#RescueDog
#dspca
#AdoptDontShop
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Thank you
@rickygervais
so much for your generous donation to the
#dspca
from your Dublin show. The staff & our dogs say a big thank you 🐶
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Our brave little boy Tiny ♥️. It’s early days but he’s taking to his new wheels. At only 2 years old he was found as a stray who couldn’t walk. He’s a big fan of
@rickoshea
☺️
#RescueDogs
#animalrescue
#dogsoftwitter
#AdoptDontBuy
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Found abandoned in a box. Once again we are picking up the pieces of people’s despicable behaviour. Thank you to the finder who took them in & kept them until our inspector collected them.
#animalrescue
#animalneglect
#dspca
#charity
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He was found in a ditch 🥺Over the next 2 days as you rush around making sure you have everything you need to make your Christmas special please give a moments thought for abandoned & neglected animals who need your help. Please
#BeAGoodHumam
& donate
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Little Lorraine goes home 🥰
It was a very emotional day as we saw our little Lorraine finally go home. She waited patiently for an “end of life” home but is settling in great & her favourite pastime is rolling around a good back scratch🧡
#AdoptDontShop
#seniordog
#dogsarelove
We are looking for a new loving home for little Lorraine 🧡. If you can offer this older lady a second chance of happiness please register to adopt her or visit the shelter to meet her 🐾 🐶
#AdoptDontBuy
#adoptme
#seniordog
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We are overwhelmed with so many sad little faces waiting to be adopted 🥹
Our kennels are full of puppies waiting and hoping to find forever homes
#puppies
#adopt
#dspca
#beagoodhumam
#WhosAGoodHuman
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This unnecessary pain & suffering could have been avoided if only she had a responsible owner who cared enough to look after her 🥺
Her skin was red, sore & full of flea dirt but she couldn’t scratch with all the matting. Ms.Gorgeous was found as a stray last week
#animalrescue
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Remember little Bruno who came in as a stay and couldn’t use his back legs… well here he is today all excited heading off to a foster home for a few weeks 🥰. His courage and bravery would melt your heart 😭.
#animalrescue
#hope
#animalcharity
#dogs
#rescuework
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Earlier this morning Customs Officers stopped at a van at Dublin Port and carried out a search. There were 2 dogs inside the van and the Officers were concerned for their welfare due to their condition and the manner in which they were being transported.
#animalwelfare
#dspca
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Little Texaco (found covered in oil) & all the
#cats
at the
#dspca
are incredibly grateful to
@TheRoaringKitty
for choosing us as one of your charities to support. We think you’re truly pawsome 🧡🐱
#ThankYou
#CatsLover
#CatsofTwittter
#kitten
#RescueCats
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To someone I meant nothing 😕 - On Monday I was found dumped in a local park in a cardboard box. My legs are not good and I need help from the vets to help them get better.
#animalneglect
#dspca
#animalcharity
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A moment captured with Peggy & her carer Ingrid…
What she’s been through we’ll never know but to see how much she wants to be loved by humans just melts our hearts 🧡 In a world where you can be anything, be kind to animals.
#dspca
#animalcharity
👉🏼
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Oh Harry 😢 - This sweet older boy was brought into us today. He had been crying at people outside Woodstown Pharmacy in Knocklyon, Dublin 16. A very kind person took him home and brought him to a local vet. He had a microchip & his owner was contacted.
#CatsOfTwitter
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He loves playing with his tennis ball, it makes him so happy. He has traveled for miles to get here and we want him to be happy every day. Miles had been straying for months but no one could catch him. 2 months ago he was finally caught.
#dogsoftwitter
#animalrescue
#dspca
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We promised to have some exciting news about Angel. Well last week she became an official member of team DSPCA & was adopted by the cattery angels! She takes no nonsense & she’ll be making sure all the cats get the best homes just like her 🐱
#CatsOfTwitter
#dspca
#RescueCat
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Jordan 💔 Sitting, waiting and hoping that someone will give him a chance. Is there anyone out there who can offer this older gentleman a home? We are so desperate to help him but we need your help too 🙏🏼
#retweet
#appeal
#rescuedog
#Collie
#pets
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Remember Bána… she’s doing amazing and the best news ever is that her foster family are going to adopt her 🤗
#animalrescue
#rescuedog
#dspca
#AdoptDontBuy
#Dog
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⚠️ Attention all
#GermanShepherd
lovers! We have a very stressed boy in our care who really needs a home. Stunning 3 year old Joey 👉🏼
#AdoptDontBuy
#dogs
#retweet
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His worried little face 😭. This is Buddy and he’s about 8 years old. He came to the shelter from the pound. A sweet quiet little guy looking for a loving home 👉🏼
#adoptme
#AdoptDontBuy
#dogsoftwitter
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Abe, rescued by Customs Officers at Dublin Port and now in safe hands with us. Poor pet 😞. We all have a part to play in this, never buy online, always
#AdoptDontBuy
#animalrescue
#puppies
#dspca
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When you surrender a pet to a shelter they have no idea what’s happening to them only that their world has completely fallen apart 😔
#AdoptDontBuy
#animalrescue
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He got all dressed up to meet a family who were coming to meet him but they never showed up 😭
This is the second time a family have been due to meet him and not shown up. Please don’t get our hopes up 🥹
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There must be someone out there for this sweet girl? Riley is having no luck in finding a home 🥹. Can you please help her? 🐾
#adoptme
#retweet
#RescueDog
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Bruno was adopted earlier this year but sadly returned for being too loveable & friendly. We rehomed Bruno as a loving family pet & his job was to love his whole family unconditionally. He passed the test 100% & now another lucky family will get to adopt him 🥰
#DogsofTwittter
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Celebrating
#DeafDogAwarenessWeek
with Delphi 🧡
Delphi waited a long time to find a home but we knew his perfect humans were out there somewhere. He waited 159 days to find them… but boy was the wait worth it!
#DspcaDog
#AdoptDontShop
#Dogs
#dspca
#DspcaCares
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We exist to help dogs just like Hunter. He’s is a 5 year old Alaskan Malamute who spent his whole life living in a back garden. He’d no idea what a collar or lead was & he was terrified of everything. His coat was extremely matted & he just wanted to hide away
#animalrescue
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