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LORD MAYOR VISITS DOGS TRUST MICROCHIPPING ROADSHOW
In the wake of the change in legislation requiring all dog owners in Northern Ireland to microchip their pets, Dogs Trust, invited the Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile, to visit one of the roadshows in the Westwood Centre in Belfast.
To encourage dog owners to microchip their four-legged friends Dogs Trust has been offering free microchips to dogs of all shapes and sizes. Since the scheme started in May 2011 over 65,000 have been microchipped.
Says Ronnie Milsop, Dogs Trust Campaign Manager for Northern Ireland:
“The change in legislation represents a significant step forward for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership and we are delighted with the progression of this ruling and look forward to the day when microchipping for all dogs is essential. Until that day though, we want to help as many dog owners and will continue to offer free microchips until the end of the year.”
Says the Lord Mayor of Belfast:
“Dogs Trust has displayed an amazing commitment to helping as many dog owners as possible to have access to a free microchip for their pet. The combination of the roadshows alongside the work with vets and Jollyes stores means that public awareness around this issue has been maximized and I’m delighted to support this.”
To find out which vets in your area are providing free microchips contact your local council. Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 abandoned and unwanted dogs a year. To find out more about Dogs Trust, or if you are considering rehoming a dog, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk or contact Dogs Trust Ballymena on 028 2565 2977.
DOGS TRUST BALLYMENA OPEN LATER AND LONGER
Rehoming centre open until 7.30pm on Wednesday’s for six months
For the next six months Dogs Trust Ballymena will be keeping its doors open longer than ever before with the introduction of late night openings every Wednesday from April until the end of September. Starting on April 4th the centre will remain open until 7.30pm in an effort to entice more dog-lovers to come and visit the current residents.
The Northern Ireland based rehoming centre is normally open 12 noon until 4pm all week except Fridays when the centre is closed all day. Staff hope the later opening hours will showcase some of the dogs in a new light.
Trials piloted in two rehoming centres have seen approximately an extra dog a week rehomed over a six month period which means the scheme could see an extra 500 dogs rehomed from Dogs Trust rehoming centres throughout the year.
Says Dogs Trust Ballymena Assistant Manager Mary Carney:
“We have dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes here and they’re all searching for their new homes. We’re hoping that these extended opening hours will mean that more people consider paying us a visit after work and ultimately more dogs will find their happy endings with their new families.”
To find out more about Rehoming a dog from Dogs Trust Ballymena either call us on 028 2565 2977 or pop in and see us at Fairview, 60 Teeshan Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 5PN. More information can be found at www.dogstrust.org.uk
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 18 rehoming centres nationwide.
For more information about the charity’s work please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk
DOGS TRUST CHIPS MINISTER O’NEILL’S DOG
Dogs Trust visits Loughry College to microchip her Shih Tzu
Ronnie Mislop, Dogs Trust Manager visits DARD Minister O'Neill to microchip her Shih Tzu, Stewie
As the final countdown gets underway until the introduction of compulsory microchipping in Northern Ireland, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) Minister Michelle O’Neill showed her support by getting her dog Stewie chipped by the team from Dogs Trust.
From next month it will be compulsory for all dog owners seeking a dog licence to ensure their four-legged friend is microchipped. This change represents a significant step forward for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership. To show its support for the implementation of this legislation, Dogs Trust has been offering free microchips for every dog in Northern Ireland. The free dog chipping is available through Dogs Trust roadshows and rehoming centre, Jolleys pet stores, councils and participating local vets. Since the offer of free microchips was started last May Dogs Trust has chipped nearly 55,000 dogs.
Ronnie Milsop, Head of Campaigns for Dogs Trust Northern Ireland says:
“Within weeks the legislation will change requiring all dog owners to microchip their four-legged friends and we are delighted to have gained the support from Minister O’Neill. By her microchipping her dog Stewie it shows her support for the change in legislation and the work of Dogs Trust. The legislation represents a significant step forward for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership and we look forward to helping as many people as possible chip their dog before the changes take effect next month.”
Many people are unsure about what microchipping involves. The small electronic chip, which is around the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under the dog’s skin and contains a unique number which can be read by a scanner. The dog owner’s contact details relating to each number are logged on a central database, so should the dog ever go missing or be stolen it can be scanned by the authorities and returned to his owner swiftly and safely, reducing the stress and worry for both parties.
Minister O’Neill added:
“I would like to put on record my thanks to the Dogs Trust for the invaluable work their organisation carries out in relation to dog control and welfare. I believe the provisions my Department is introducing under the Dogs (Amendment) Act and accompanying Dogs (Licensing and Identification) Regulations will deliver the strongest dog control legislation in these islands. Microchipping is an essential part of those controls and I am grateful to the Dogs Trust for taking forward a campaign to promote microchipping in the north. I would encourage dog owners to take advantage of the Dogs Trust’s generous offer of free microchipping before it becomes a compulsory requirement in April 2012.”
Contact your local council to find out which vets in your area are providing free microchips or make an appointment with any Jollyes store, as all 11 have members of staff trained to microchip dogs. To find out where your nearest one is visit www.jollyes.co.uk .
Dogs Trust cares for over 16,000 abandoned and unwanted dogs a year. To find out more about Dogs Trust, or if you are considering rehoming a dog, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk or contact Ronnie Milsop at Dogs Trust Ballymena on 028 256 32820 or email ronnie.milsop@dogstrust.org.uk
PEOPLE COME OUT TO SPUR ON DOGS AND LOCALS AT BELFAST WAGGY WALK
Dogs Trust thrilled by support for fundraising event
Over a hundred people flocked to Ormeau Park on Sunday 2nd October to support Belfast’s third annual Waggy Walk. Thankfully the rain stayed away and local dog-lovers completed the walk and raised vital pounds for hounds.
Ronnie Milsop Dogs Trust Northern Ireland Campaigns Manager says:
“We’re thrilled that so many two-legged and four-legged friends supported us at Ormeau Park on Sunday. Northen Irish dog-lovers really did us proud!
In the wake of the change in legislation requiring all dog owners in Northern Ireland to microchip their pets, Dogs Trust, invited the Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile, to visit one of the roadshows in the Westwood Centre in Belfast.
To encourage dog owners to microchip their four-legged friends Dogs Trust has been offering free microchips to dogs of all shapes and sizes. Since the scheme started in May 2011 over 65,000 have been microchipped.
Says Ronnie Milsop, Dogs Trust Campaign Manager for Northern Ireland:
“The change in legislation represents a significant step forward for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership and we are delighted with the progression of this ruling and look forward to the day when microchipping for all dogs is essential. Until that day though, we want to help as many dog owners and will continue to offer free microchips until the end of the year.”
Says the Lord Mayor of Belfast:
“Dogs Trust has displayed an amazing commitment to helping as many dog owners as possible to have access to a free microchip for their pet. The combination of the roadshows alongside the work with vets and Jollyes stores means that public awareness around this issue has been maximized and I’m delighted to support this.”
To find out which vets in your area are providing free microchips contact your local council. Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 abandoned and unwanted dogs a year. To find out more about Dogs Trust, or if you are considering rehoming a dog, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk or contact Dogs Trust Ballymena on 028 2565 2977.
DOGS TRUST BALLYMENA OPEN LATER AND LONGER
Rehoming centre open until 7.30pm on Wednesday’s for six months
For the next six months Dogs Trust Ballymena will be keeping its doors open longer than ever before with the introduction of late night openings every Wednesday from April until the end of September. Starting on April 4th the centre will remain open until 7.30pm in an effort to entice more dog-lovers to come and visit the current residents.
The Northern Ireland based rehoming centre is normally open 12 noon until 4pm all week except Fridays when the centre is closed all day. Staff hope the later opening hours will showcase some of the dogs in a new light.
Trials piloted in two rehoming centres have seen approximately an extra dog a week rehomed over a six month period which means the scheme could see an extra 500 dogs rehomed from Dogs Trust rehoming centres throughout the year.
Says Dogs Trust Ballymena Assistant Manager Mary Carney:
“We have dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes here and they’re all searching for their new homes. We’re hoping that these extended opening hours will mean that more people consider paying us a visit after work and ultimately more dogs will find their happy endings with their new families.”
To find out more about Rehoming a dog from Dogs Trust Ballymena either call us on 028 2565 2977 or pop in and see us at Fairview, 60 Teeshan Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 5PN. More information can be found at www.dogstrust.org.uk
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 18 rehoming centres nationwide.
For more information about the charity’s work please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk
DOGS TRUST CHIPS MINISTER O’NEILL’S DOG
Dogs Trust visits Loughry College to microchip her Shih Tzu
Ronnie Mislop, Dogs Trust Manager visits DARD Minister O'Neill to microchip her Shih Tzu, Stewie
As the final countdown gets underway until the introduction of compulsory microchipping in Northern Ireland, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) Minister Michelle O’Neill showed her support by getting her dog Stewie chipped by the team from Dogs Trust.
From next month it will be compulsory for all dog owners seeking a dog licence to ensure their four-legged friend is microchipped. This change represents a significant step forward for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership. To show its support for the implementation of this legislation, Dogs Trust has been offering free microchips for every dog in Northern Ireland. The free dog chipping is available through Dogs Trust roadshows and rehoming centre, Jolleys pet stores, councils and participating local vets. Since the offer of free microchips was started last May Dogs Trust has chipped nearly 55,000 dogs.
Ronnie Milsop, Head of Campaigns for Dogs Trust Northern Ireland says:
“Within weeks the legislation will change requiring all dog owners to microchip their four-legged friends and we are delighted to have gained the support from Minister O’Neill. By her microchipping her dog Stewie it shows her support for the change in legislation and the work of Dogs Trust. The legislation represents a significant step forward for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership and we look forward to helping as many people as possible chip their dog before the changes take effect next month.”
Many people are unsure about what microchipping involves. The small electronic chip, which is around the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under the dog’s skin and contains a unique number which can be read by a scanner. The dog owner’s contact details relating to each number are logged on a central database, so should the dog ever go missing or be stolen it can be scanned by the authorities and returned to his owner swiftly and safely, reducing the stress and worry for both parties.
Minister O’Neill added:
“I would like to put on record my thanks to the Dogs Trust for the invaluable work their organisation carries out in relation to dog control and welfare. I believe the provisions my Department is introducing under the Dogs (Amendment) Act and accompanying Dogs (Licensing and Identification) Regulations will deliver the strongest dog control legislation in these islands. Microchipping is an essential part of those controls and I am grateful to the Dogs Trust for taking forward a campaign to promote microchipping in the north. I would encourage dog owners to take advantage of the Dogs Trust’s generous offer of free microchipping before it becomes a compulsory requirement in April 2012.”
Contact your local council to find out which vets in your area are providing free microchips or make an appointment with any Jollyes store, as all 11 have members of staff trained to microchip dogs. To find out where your nearest one is visit www.jollyes.co.uk .
Dogs Trust cares for over 16,000 abandoned and unwanted dogs a year. To find out more about Dogs Trust, or if you are considering rehoming a dog, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk or contact Ronnie Milsop at Dogs Trust Ballymena on 028 256 32820 or email ronnie.milsop@dogstrust.org.uk
PEOPLE COME OUT TO SPUR ON DOGS AND LOCALS AT BELFAST WAGGY WALK
Dogs Trust thrilled by support for fundraising event
Over a hundred people flocked to Ormeau Park on Sunday 2nd October to support Belfast’s third annual Waggy Walk. Thankfully the rain stayed away and local dog-lovers completed the walk and raised vital pounds for hounds.
Ronnie Milsop Dogs Trust Northern Ireland Campaigns Manager says:
“We’re thrilled that so many two-legged and four-legged friends supported us at Ormeau Park on Sunday. Northen Irish dog-lovers really did us proud!
“Events like this are essential to increase awareness of the work of Dogs Trust. They also raise much needed funds to help us continue to care for as many dogs as possible. So we’d like to say a huge thank you to all who came along or sponsored a Waggy Walker.”
The Belfast Waggy Walk was one of 12 taking place simultaneously across the UK. Barnes, the German short-haired Pointer was this year’s event mascot and it’s still possible to sponsor him by visiting www.justgiving.com/waggywalks .
Keep your ears pricked for details of next year’s Waggy Walk and visit www.waggywalks.org.uk for updates.
DOGS TRUST BALLYMENA HOLDS ITS FIRST LATE NIGHT OPENING
Rehoming centre open until 8pm on Wednesday’s throughout July and August
Dogs Trust Ballymena is keeping its doors open longer than ever before with the introduction of late night openings every Wednesday throughout July and August. Starting on July 6th the centre will remain open until 8pm in an effort to entice more dog-lovers to come and visit the current residents.
The Northern Ireland based rehoming centre is normally open 12noon until 4pm all week except Fridays when the centre is closed all day. Staff are hoping the later opening hours will showcase some of the dogs in a new light.
Trials piloted in two rehoming centres have seen approximately an extra dog a week rehomed over a six month period which means the scheme could see an extra 500 dogs rehomed from Dogs Trust rehoming centres throughout the year.
Says Dogs Trust Ballymena Assistant Manager Mary Carney:
“We have dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes here and they’re all searching for their new homes. We’re hoping that these extended opening hours will mean that more people consider paying us a visit after work.”
Also during the late night openings Cathy Clyde, Dogs Trust Northern Ireland Education Officer will be hosting her Tea & Tails evenings. Personalities from the dog world will be giving talks/demonstrations about various aspects of canine activities, all whilst enjoying copious amounts of tea! So why not come down between 7-8pm on 20th or 27th July or 3rd or 10th August and after you’ve seen the dogs enjoy a cup of tea with us.
To find out more about Rehoming a dog from Dogs Trust Ballymena either call us on 028 2565 2977 or pop in and see us at Fairview, 60 Teeshan Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 5PN. More information can be found at www.dogstrust.org.uk
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 18 rehoming centres nationwide.
For more information about the charity’s work please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk
CHIPS FOR ALL!
Dogs Trust Ballymena supports National Microchipping Month
As part of National Microchipping Month, which takes place in June, Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging owners to ensure their dogs are chipped and that their microchip contact details are updated and correct.
A microchip is a small electronic device the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the dog’s skin. It is coded with a unique number that is linked to their owner’s contact details on a national database. Microchipping is a great way to permanently identify dogs, but an owner can only be contacted and reunited with their missing dog if their registered details are up to date.
To encourage more owners to get their dog microchipped, the Rehoming Centre based in Ballymena is offering the service for free* between 15th and 21st June.
Mary Carney, Manager of Dogs Trust Ballymena, says:
“National Microchipping Month is vital in raising awareness amongst owners of the importance of getting their dogs microchipped. To support the event, from 15th to 21st June local dog owners can get their canine companions chipped for free at the Rehoming Centre.
Anyone interested should call us on 028 2565 2977 to make an appointment. All dogs are eligible, not just those rehomed from Dogs Trust.”
In June those owners who get their dog microchipped will also be offered an upgrade to Petlog Premium for £7.50. This allows them to amend their contact details an unlimited number of times for no extra cost; so for just £7.50 their dog is covered for life!
Dogs Trust believes microchipping is the best way to help reunite owners with lost pets, trace abandoned animals back to irresponsible owners, make unscrupulous breeders accountable for their litters and ultimately reduce the number of healthy dogs unnecessarily put to sleep in the UK each year.
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres across the UK.
BROKEN HEARTED HOUND AT DOGS TRUST BALLYMENA
Can you mend Rocky’s heart this Valentine’s Day?
Dogs Trust Ballymena is appealing for a home for Rocky whose owner sadly passed away leaving him with a broken heart. Staff at the Rehoming Centre are hoping that the perfect owner will find some room in their heart this Valentine’s Day for the handsome hound. Rocky is gentle giant and a described as a big softy and is desperate for a family that can lavish him in all the home comforts that he so deserves.
Mary Carney, Dogs Trust Ballymena Manager says:
“Many dog owners worry what might happen to their dog if they were to pass away first. Dogs Trust offers the Canine Care Card, a special free service that will give them peace of mind, knowing that we will look after their dog if this were to happen.
Rocky was lucky enough to come to Dogs Trust Ballymena after his owner sadly passed on, but what he really needs now is a loving home to spend the rest of years and someone special to mend his broken heart.”
If you are interested in rehoming Rocky please contact the Rehoming Centre on 028 2565 2977.
To register for a Canine Care Card or for more information please call Dogs Trust on
020 7837 0006, or email ccc@dogstrust.org.uk quoting ‘Your Dog’
LUDO, LUKAS, LINUS, LINZI, LARK AND LOIS LOOKING FOR LOVE
Seven pups at Dogs Trust Ballymena ready to find homes
Staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena are currently caring for seven adorable Labrador German Shepherd cross puppies. They were handed to the rehoming centre as part of an unwanted litter.
The pups - three girls and four boys – called Luther, Ludo, Lukas, Linus, Linzi, Lark and Lois are now eight weeks old and ready to venture out into the big wide world.
Dogs Trust Ballymena Rehoming Centre Manager Mary Carney comments:
“The pups really are into absolutely everything and are keeping our staff on their toes! They are all ready to go to new homes now so we would love to hear from anyone who has the time and the energy to devote to them. As Labrador German Shepherd crosses they might be wee now but they’re likely to be quite big when fully grown! Visitors are welcome to come along to the centre between 12pm and 4m every day except Friday to meet our fabulous dogs.”
If you think you can offer a lovely new home to one of the pups or to another of Dogs Trust Ballymena’s canine residents, please get in touch on 028 2565 2977.
Dogs Trust cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres nationwide. For more information about the charity’s work please visit
www.dogstrust.org.uk
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