January 7th, 2010
Inexplicably popular, this video of a cat stalking the camera man has amassed over 11million viewers on YouTube last year alone. Cats appear to be some of the most popular videos on YouTube so here’s another cat-tastic video for all you cat lovers.
By Juan. Posted in Cats, Random
December 17th, 2009
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Minister Brendan Smith TD of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food today attended The Irish Blue Cross Small-Animal Veterinary Clinic for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark its official opening. The new clinic greatly extends the work of the charity in the animal welfare sector and adds significantly to its existing mobile clinic network and subsidised referral schemes. Since opening its doors in March for routine surgeries, treatments, vaccinations and microchipping, the clinic has seen in the region of 1,200 dogs and cats of needy pet owners who cannot afford full veterinary fees.
The clinic construction and veterinary fit-out costs are in the region of €300,000, paid from funds given by The Blue Cross (UK) and The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food as well as from many other loyal animal-welfare supporters. The final pieces of equipment for the clinic – an X-ray Unit and Processor await purchase and installation before the New Year.
The Minister commented, “In current times, it is especially impressive to see the establishment of this much needed animal welfare clinic for the needy pet owner of today. Given the significant upsurge in the demand for Irish Blue Cross care this year, I’m delighted to present a cheque of €45,000 towards the charity’s vital work and resourcing of the new clinic”. The ex gratia grant aid is a major boost to the charity and will guarantee that services will continue to expand to meet the growing demands facing the organisation in the year ahead.
In 2008, 15,303 small animals received veterinary care from The Irish Blue Cross mobile clinic service and through its referral schemes. The current year has seen a jump of 30% across the same services, indicating a greater need than ever for support of the charity.
Fundraising activities and donations for the new small animal-clinic are greatly welcomed and may be made by going online at www.bluecross.ie.
By Juan. Posted in Animal Welfare, Cats, Dogs, News
November 26th, 2009
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Novenber is Vaccination Awarness Month and so a nationwide drive has been launched to remind pet owners that vaccination must be boosted annually, in order to maintain adequate levels of immunity against deadly diseases such as parvovirus and leptospirosis.
Many people don’t realise that their pets need vaccination annually, instead wrongly believing that if their puppy or kitten got their jabs as a youngster they are protected for life or with already hectic lifestyles simply forget its due. Moreover, as the recession hits more and more households the funds for this years visit to the vets just may not have been there.
So if your pets vaccination has lapsed or if you’ve been putting it off till you ‘save up a few pound’ now is your chance to get it done at a reduced cost and be assured in the knowledge that your furry friend will be safe for the forthcoming year.
If the booster has been overdue for more than six months then he or she will need to start the vaccination course again to re-gain optimum protection. Participating veterinary clinics, in conjunction with pet vaccine manufactures Intervet Schering Plough, are offering owners the chance to get the second part of the re-vaccination program done free of charge. Similar offers are in place for rabbit and horse vaccination programs. All you have to do is ask your local vet for details, but hurry as this offer is for a limited period only.You can’t say better than that for a recession busting deal!
By Una. Posted in Animal Welfare, Cats, Dogs, News, Pet Care
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