Charities and shelters struggle as NI faces five-year high in levels of unwanted dogs
An animal charity has warned that increasing numbers of unwanted but healthy dogs will be needlessly put down because they can’t be rehomed. Causeway Coast Dog Rescue (CCDR) says that charities are “in crisis with nowhere to go” as the number of unwanted dogs in Northern Ireland has risen by 75%. https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2023-07-20/three-legged-penny-finds-a-forever-home-but-ni-has-100s-of-unwanted-pups
Causeway Coast Dog Rescue call for review of local government’s animal welfare (non-farmed animals) service in Northern Ireland
Twelve years since the change in the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, dog welfare in Northern Ireland is still in crisis. Causeway Coast Dog Rescue a local animal welfare charity, is experiencing an increase in calls for help from distressed members of the public as they try to report alleged cruelty to dogs and […]
Local Dog Rescue Charity, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue goes to Battersea in London
Seen here is CCDR Chair Margaret Dimsdale-Bobby (centre), with Trustee Carol McClenahan, at Battersea Dog and Cats Home London during their visit to Windsor and London rehoming centres. Causeway Coast Dog Rescue charity located on the north coast, has been developing their skills and knowledge with Battersea Dog and Cats home in London. Margaret Dimsdale-Bobby, […]
B&Q Fundraising
Causeway Coast Dog Rescue charity is seen here with volunteer Tina, as the charity is receiving support from our local B&Q store located at Riverside Coleraine. Ash and Sandra from B&Q wanted to help their local animal welfare charity as they realised so many dogs are being surrendered for rehoming as we come out of […]
Press Release – PAWS FOR THOUGHT WITH THE CCDR
The Causeway Coast Dog Rescue charity is located in Coleraine and covers the north coast, focusing on animal welfare, rescuing and rehoming unwanted dogs. The charity continued to work throughout Covid supporting members of the community with queries on rescuing or rehoming their dogs. There has been an increase in calls to help with individuals […]
