Six Tipperary Based Animal Welfare Charities Benefit From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Funding Announcement

Almost six million in funding has been announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to be allocated to 101 animal welfare charities across the country. The funding will be distributed to animal rescue organisations to cover some of the many costs involved in the rehabilitation and rehoming of animals.  

Speaking about the funding announcement, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “Animals are much-loved companions for so many of us in Ireland, the welfare of animals is a priority for me and for my Department. In this regard, I am delighted to announce today that I am maintaining the highest ever level of funding by my Department to animal welfare charities. These grants will support the organisations in the vital work they do across the country, protecting, rescuing and taking care of animals, and providing education and guidance so as to prevent welfare problems from arising in the future. The awards this year continue to focus on rewarding those organisations that have been successful in rehoming, providing educational initiatives, and promoting awareness of responsible pet ownership during 2024. I recognise that again this year, animal welfare charities have had additional pressures to deal with, and I would like to thank their staff and volunteer for their dedication.”  

“I’d like to acknowledge the important work carried out, often in very challenging circumstances, by animal welfare organisations and their dedicated volunteers and staff across Ireland. Animal welfare charities play a crucial role in helping animals in need, educating people, and raising public awareness and improving animal welfare. Responsible pet ownership campaigns can help to reduce the number of dogs abandoned or surrendered, and therefore can reduce the pressure on dog shelters and charities. For this reason, the Programme for Government included a commitment to promote responsible pet ownership.” 

Out of the 101 animal welfare charities benefiting from the funding nationwide, six charities in Tipperary have been approved for funding so far this year. These charities and details of the funding they have been approved for are listed below: