Teens get first Smale award
‘ALL ABOUT ANIMALS’ DAY AT SHARPESHILLS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
WICKLOW SPCA presented their first ever one-day workshop highlighting the importance of animal welfare at Sharpeshill Animal Sanctuary on Sunday.
The day included guest speakers from Dublin Zoo and the Irish Seal Sanctuary, as well as presentations on how to best look after your pet’s well-being.
A highlight of the day was the presentation of the Kathy Smale Memorial Act of Kindness Award to James Beattie Doyle and Wolfgang Teichman. The pair were out mountain biking in Carrick Wood when they came across and rescued 13 kittens that had been left abandoned and defenceless to fend for themselves.
Gerry Creighton from Dublin Zoo spoke about their elephant breeding programme, while representatives from the Irish Seal Sanctuary explained the best practise if you come across seal pups or injured seals.
Mairead Berkley of Avondale Veterinarians touched upon just how important it is to have your pet chipped.
Nicola Lawlor of Doogywood Grooming in Kilmacanogue gave a demonstration on dog grooming, while dog show judge Pat Conroy was able to explain what exactly judges are looking for when adjudicating a show.
Past Animal Welfare Officer and Vet with the Department of Agriculture, Pat Byrne, discussed the positive implications of animal welfare on the farming community and animals in our care.