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There’s a Cat in My Garden-What Do I Do?

Helping The Cat In Your Garden Most cats by nature are inclined to roam the area surrounding their home. It can be tricky however to figure out whether it is a stray cat, a feral or is in fact an owned cat who loves to explore. So what should you do if you've found a cat in your garden? Galway Cat Rescue Galway Cat Rescue have partnered with Petmania Galway to help find local homes for cats in their care. They are an...

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American shorthair cat kissing her kitten with love

My Cat Has Had Kittens-What Do I Do Now?

Most cat rescues and shelters advise the spaying/neutering of cats from as young an age as possible, as it is the only effective way to reduce the number of unwanted cats in Ireland. If you decide your cat is going to have a litter, it is essential you are prepared to support her healthcare throughout the pregnancy and have homes available for her kittens when they are weaned (6/8 weeks of age) when ready to leave your care. In this blog...

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adopted cat cuddling up to human in kitchen as owner strokes her neck

Where Can I Adopt a Cat?

Cats make fantastic pets; they are easy-going, not as loud as dogs, and can curl up on your lap and comfort you after a long, hard day. If you find yourself with a cat-shaped hole in your heart and are eager to adopt, there are many rescue centres around Ireland with cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Galway Cat Rescue Galway Cat Rescue have partnered with Petmania Galway to help find local homes for cats in their care. They are...

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Feral cats resting together. Feral cats often live in colonies, groups of feral cats that live together in one territory, often near food sources and shelter.

Trap, Neuter, Return-What is It?

 What is TNR? Trap, Neuter & Return is the non-lethal, welfare motivated method of reducing the reproduction of feral cats in the community. Cats are humanely trapped, neutered by a vet before returning them to their colony homes to continue their free lives once more. While they are at the vets, the uppermost top of the left ear is cut painlessly across in a straight line to show the cat has been TNR’d. Cats undertaking TNR also have a full health...

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