GALWAY-BASED dog rescue charity Madra is preparing to host a 24-hour dog adoption event over two days.
Running from 8am to 8pm this Friday and Saturday at the Trusty Pet Pals dog day care centre in Briarhill, the event aims to match pets to new owners.
The dogs of various sizes and breeds are currently kennelled at a Madra facility in Connemara.
“As with every rescue in the country we are dealing with a large volume of unwanted dogs and puppies,” said Madra chairperson Marina Fiddler. “With numbers at an all time high we made the decision to host an event which would help us to promote our wonderful dogs and give them the best opportunity to find a new home.”
The event will also provide an opportunity for dog owners who have to surrender their pet due to changed circumstances to post the animal’s details on a message board for prospective new owners. For a low nominal fee based on the distance involved, Madra will carry out a home check before the pet is adopted. The charity carries out home checks nationwide.
“We encounter many people with heartbreaking stories as to why they can no longer care for their dogs, and we really would love to be in a position to help them, so hopefully this event might provide an alternative solution,” Fiddler said.
The organisation has seen a surge in requests to take in owner-surrendered dogs, but due to space restrictions, it cannot always immediately take the pet in and they currently have a waiting list.
Madra suggests an adoption donation of €150 per dog to cover the cost of neutering, vaccinating, worming, micro-chipping and flea-treating the pet. Home checks are required.
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