Minister publicizes funding for animal rescue centres – Kilkenny Live

Local animal welfare charities will obtain funding totalling over €100,000, which an extra deal with supporting charities concerned in rehomeing dogs.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue at the moment introduced funding of €6 million to 101 animal welfare charities nationwide – a rise of €200,000 on final yr.  

Local charities to obtain funding embrace A Dog’s Life in South Kilkenny (€18,500), Kilkenny S.P.C.A (€24,650) and PAWS, Mullinahone (€76,475).

Minister McConalogue stated “Animal welfare is a priority for me and for my Department and is important to us all in Ireland. I am delighted to announce that I am providing the highest ever level of funding by my Department to animal welfare charities. These grants will support these organisations in the vital work they do across the country, protecting, rescuing and taking care of animals, and providing education and guidance so as to prevent welfare problems from arising in many cases. I recognise that this year, dog welfare charities have had additional pressures to deal with, and so the increase in funding is focused on providing additional support for those organisations”.

Urging the general public to think twice earlier than getting a pet this Christmas on Animal Welfare Awareness Day, the Minister cautioned that “proudly owning and caring for a pet is a significant, long-term dedication. 

Highlighting the essential work achieved by animal welfare charities in Ireland, he stated: “I’d like to acknowledge the important work carried out, often in very challenging circumstances, by animal welfare organisations and their dedicated volunteers and staff across Ireland. Animal welfare charities play a crucial role in helping animals in need, educating people, and raising public awareness about improving animal welfare. Responsible pet ownership campaigns can help to reduce the number of dogs abandoned or surrendered, and thus can reduce the pressure on dog shelters and charities. For this reason, the Programme for Government includes a commitment to promote responsible pet ownership.”