They are a high-energy breed who require a lot of mental stimulation and activity, but they are also a very loyal and friendly breed who make great family pets.

The KWWSPCA depends so very much on the generosity of the public to carry out its work.

Children particularly love showing their dogs as they get to walk around the parade ring with all the other competitors and the surrounding audience always give them a great welcome with big cheers and rosettes for the winners.

This is very much a fun dog show and is open to all dogs over six months of age no matter what shape or breed, with no fussy conditions to comply with

WE feature a dog this week called Sonny, who was a previous subject of this article last May, but unfortunately, still hasn’t been chosen for a home.

Why not stock up now for your winter reading while supporting the animals in our care.

Mondello Park has kindly invited the KWWSPCA to fundraise at their great family event this weekend

If you have an interest in adopting Luca, please complete an online application form via our website www.kwwspca.ie.

Cole received his name because he was so dirty that he looked like he had been living in a coal bunker

Stevie loves human interaction and is always welcoming to our shelter volunteers, who are aware of his special needs and who always talk to him when approaching or taking him for his walks.

Sounds like great fun!

Many of the charity's supporters are also using the Return Bottle/Can Scheme at the moment to raise funds for us.

I just have something in my eye.... sniff

Stevie requires a rural home as urban noise, traffic, and proximity to a motorway or railway line will not suit him

If kittens are found in a feral situation and are young enough to be tamed, they will also be rehomed as domestic cats.

Sonny walks well on his lead, enjoys human company and is quite happy to lounge on a couch for a good part of the day

The work is not just walking and cuddling cute dogs, there’s also poop scooping, feeding and cleaning.

Tom came in a few weeks ago in such a terrible state that we cannot possibly publish a photo taken at the time. 

It is a delightful way to spend a couple of hours on Good Friday.

A very busy bunch