News and Events

News and Events

In the early hours of Friday, 11th April we received a call from the Fire Control Centre asking

for assistance for the Tramore Fire Brigade who were in attendance at a fatal incident at Heron's Hill, Knockenduff. We were able to save fourteen dogs and two puppies. All animals received veterinary attention and initially three required intensive care following smoke inhalation. Unfortunately, one dog and four puppies perished from the smoke.

We received help from the fire service and garda in the recovery of these animals. Mr. & Mrs. M. Kennedy have generously given us facilities to hospitalise this large number of dogs.

On Thursday, 17th April all the rescued animals were checked by David Thompson of City Vets. All were eating well and recovering from the effects of the fire. On the same morning the family and partner of Nicole Green, who did not survive the fire, visited the dogs and were pleased to know of their continuing improvement.

If you are able to assist with donations of food, bedding, help with the ongoing veterinary bills, please send to Waterford Animal Welfare, The Studio, Dunhill Business Park, Dunhill, Co. Waterford.

Some of the rescued dogs.

Fundraising:

We are always looking for volunteers for bag packs, etc., and our next event is a sponsored walk on

Sunday, 11th May, 11 a.m.

starting from Totum Pole car park, out to the Tramore sand dunes and back, approximately

3 kilometres.

There will be refreshments for your self and your dog at the half way point and the finish. The Order of Malta will be on standby for the human participants and we will have our own animal ambulance there for any of the four-legged variety!

Please join us for a bracing walk for you and your pet, make new friends and renew old acquaintances - we look forward to seeing you!