Wednesday, 8 May

DSPCA Educational Shelter Tour 2023/2024

Educational Tours of the DSPCA

By DSPCA

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Wed, 8 May 2024 11:00 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

DSPCA

Mt Venus Rd Dublin 16 Ireland

About this event

The DSPCA providing free educational tours of the to DSPCA Shelter in Ratharnham for schools, colleges and community groups. We can work with all ages of children and students and are happy to create an age/ability appropriate session tailored for you.

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to book a shelter tour for your Special Education Group contact Brendan at brendan.oconnor@dspca.ie please do not book here. We run a separate program for students with additional needs and he will make separate arrangements for you.

At the DSPCA we feel it’s important to educate from preschool and beyond that cruelty towards any animal is not acceptable and that animals should be treated with kindness and respect.

This booking from is for groups of between 10 - 30 students only. If you would like to visit us with a smaller or larger group please email before booking education@dspca.ie. There must be appropriate numbers of competent adults to supervise each group.

Our Education service is free but we do always appreciate donations to help us to continue our work caring for sick, injured and cruelly treated animals.

Please feel free to contact us at education@dspca.ie if you have any questions.

Frequently asked questions

Are Tours Free?

Yes, our Education Service is free but we do always appreciate donations to help us to continue our work caring for sick, injured and cruelly treated animals. Perhaps your group would consider doing a fundraiser to raise much needed money to help us continue our important work.

Are the Tours inside or outside?

The tours are a mixture of indoors and outside so it is advised that students and teachers dress appropriately for the weather. We will bring the groups out to see the shelter and the animals in wet and windy weather as safety allows.

Can I bring my pet with me?

NO, we do not allow groups to bring any animals with them to the shelter. Please leave them at home.

Can we donate items other than money?

Yes, we have a list of items we currently need, please email for details education@dspca.ie.

Is there a place for us to have a picnic?

yes

I have very active children, can you accommodate us?

Yes, we would ask that supervisors make the children aware that this is a rescue Centre for sick, injured and badly treated animals. We would suggest an online talk before the group visits us. Please email education@dspca.ie to arrange.

Are you accessible by public transport?

NO you will need to hire a coach to get to us. The nearest bus is about 1 mile away and the roads are very dangerous to walk.

Organised by

DSPCA

Mission Statement

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has been in operation since 1840. We take care of the sick, injured, and cruelly treated animals in our community. We are the oldest and have grown to be the leading animal welfare charity in Ireland. Our mission is to promote and protect the welfare of all animals. Our strategy acknowledges that animal welfare education and our work within the community for both adults and children will be essential to achieving our vision where every animal is treated with kindness and respect.

About This Cause

The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals mission is to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals through fostering the compassionate relationship between animals and people. It is a charitable, non-profit, independent organisation. It operates in Dublin city and county. The mission is to be accomplished through education, advocacy, community programmes and our rescue and rehoming centre.DSPCA & Community:Behind everything we do lies the unique bond with people and animals. Our work is centred around helping animals but what stems from that is animals helping people. We see firsthand the benefits of owning a pet has and the social change it can mean for people. How animals can enrich the lives of children, families, the elderly and people who face social and mental health challenges. We work with St. John of God, Merchants Quay Project and many other organisations within the community.We rehome over 2200 animals each year through our rescue and rehoming centre.

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