Three kittens and their mother were found in a box left at the gates of the ISPCA in Longford. The kittens, now named named Evan, Bronte and Jasper, and their mother, Bellatrix, have been taken into care with the hope of soon being rehomed, it is a sad reminder of the need for people to be responsible and have their pets spayed and neutered. Ironically, the timing of the dumped animals aligns with the ISPCA’s annual SpayAware week.
In an article posted by Independent.ie, Dr Andrew Kelly, ISPCA Chief Executive Officer, stated, “It is vital that all pet owners play their part in tackling this issue by ensuring their cats and dogs are neutered or spayed.”
“This year we are also making the important point that spaying or neutering also brings many benefits for both owners and pets, including reducing the risk of certain cancers, having a positive benefit for health and lifespan and curbing unwanted sexual behaviour and marking. In most cases neutering is best and we would encourage all pet owners to get their pets neutered, but also to be guided by their vet on when it is most appropriate.”
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As part of the campaign, comedian PJ Gallagher is voicing loudly to all pet owners they must play their role in tackling the over-population problem with unwanted animals in Ireland. As the banner of the campaign states, “Man Up And Neuter.”
For more information about the campaign, please visit the ISPCA website or Facebook page and please remember, where ever you may be in the world, to spay and neuter your animals.
