December 18th, 2009
We have just finished rolling out our lost and found animals map search. This unique and very helpful feature will make searching for and locating lost animals easier then ever before!
Currently, on Pets.ie, all lost and found ads allow advertisers to mark exactly where, on a street, they last saw or found an animal. Pets.ie have taken all these locations and placed them on a single map of Ireland which users can view and navigate around.
To make searching even easier, we have also included filters which allow you to display a map of your area while only showing ( for example ) “lost dogs” or “found cats”.
At this point I think it makes more sense to show you exactly what I’m talking about. See the lost and found animals map of Ireland, all the dogs lost in Dublin and all cats found in Cork.
By Juan. Posted in Lost & Found, Pets.ie
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
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