Sometimes dog lovers are not in a position to actually adopt a dog. They might not be able to offer the commitment that a dog needs, may live in accommodation which is not suitable for a canine companion or there might be some other reason that they are unable to give a permanent home to a dog. If you are such a person, you could still help one of our very needy dogs by sponsoring him or her. Or maybe you already have dogs and yet cannot add to your four-legged family! If so, read on and learn about four dogs who were rescued by the WCAWG but for one reason or another, maybe medical or behavioural will never be able to be rehomed into a home :

Cherie is a Golden Retriever x who was severely abused. She has been with us for 7 months and will not be suitable for rehoming, if ever as she has been so traumatised in the past
Jack is an elderly Jack Russell terrier who has been with us for nearly two years and although he has no behavioural problems he is an old gentleman who no-one seems prepared to offer a home to.
Timmy is a 1yr old Border Collie who was so badly abused that the Gardai ordered his owner to hand him over to us. The owner has been succesfully prosecuted for cruelty to animals in his care.
Scamp is a 5 yr old King Charles Spaniel who suffered severe abuse as a young puppy. He was seen at 6 mths old in a park being used as a football by a group of teenagers. (Click on photos on right to see larger images)

 All of our sponsor dogs are being looked after by foster carers who are experienced dog owners and able to cope with the individual specific needs of the dog in their care. The dogs live in the foster carers homes with their own dogs so they can lead as normal a life as possible.

The West Cork Animal Welfare Group pays for all food and medical bills for the dogs and as you can imagine, the long-term costs are considerable. 

Typical cost of a long-stay resident
Neutering	Female 100 euro Male 85 euro
Vaccinations & Worming	35 euro per year
Feed	5 euro per week / 260 euro per year
Sometimes our dogs need other medical attention...	For example, Annie’s Diabetic Medication  cost  more than 600 euro in the 14 months she was with us

 

As you can see, this is quite a sum of money for a small welfare group like the WCAWG which relies on donations. So we have set up a sponsorship scheme to help fund Scamp,  Spencer and Timmy.

• For less that 1 euro a week, you will have your very own sponsor dog and receive a quarterly newsletter as well as a six monthly update on your dog. You are obviously welcome to come and see your dog.  Spencer and Scamp live near Rosscarbery while Timmy lives in Dunmanway.

Payment can be made by post or standing order, monthly, quarterly or annually.

Please ring us on  086 8500131 or email info@westcorkanimals.com to help these lovely dogs...