Again, thank you to Kerry for these fabulous pictures taken of Minstrel and Darragh while out on their walkies on Saturday … it’s the simple things like fresh air, company and exercise that dogs enjoy the most .. for our kennels dogs and our volunteers, sadly at the moment this is something we can only […]
Meet the gorgeous Aysha who has been in the care of DDR since beginning of February 2017. Aysha has spent every day since then in our kennels patiently waiting for her turn to come .. for someone to express an interest and offer her a new life, a new future .. Aysha’s highlight would be […]
Meet the gorgeous Tess, who along with her buddy Sasha, were picked up as strays by the dog warden. Both did their time and unfortunately no owners came forward to reclaim them, so DDR took them into our care. We are grateful to Fiona Squibb of Louth SPCA who took both these girls into their […]
Marty came into the care of DDR on 2nd March. He had been a stray to the Louth County Pound – so no history with him .. he was a lost soul and the kennel life was taking its toll on him .. he was clearly stressed, not gaining weight .. and to add to […]
17th of March 2017 was not a generous day when it comes to the weather but the wonderful atmosphere along the route, the crowds gathering despite the rain and cold and their warm welcome and joyful cheers made up for the weather completely! There has been laughs and jokes and hugs and kisses and we […]
Hello everyone, in case you haven;t meet him yet, let me introduce you the Master of Puppy-Eyes – Buster! Buster is approx 2,5 years old, rottie/GSD mix and currently looking for his forever and ever home while being spoiled in foster with Tracy. He can be a little bit shy and nervous around men especially, […]
Our dearest boy Merlin is still looking for his fairy tale ending but meanwhile thriving in foster with Nessa. We still remember the despair in his eyes upon his arrival to our kennels. So confused and heartbroken and now just look at what a loving foster home can do! Thank you Nessa for letting Merlin […]
Making the decision to become an owner of an adoptive dog can make any newcomer cautious. First time adoptive pet owners typically have honest and benevolent intentions when welcoming their new canine into the home, but have understandable reservations. How do I treat an animal that was once abandoned and left to fend for itself […]
Here at DDR, seeing as its #NationalPuppyDay we ought to share some reasons as to why owning a dog makes for a better you! 1. Your mood Spending even just as little as 15 minutes with a dog increases your mood dramatically they, without knowing, can make you feel less stressed, calm and relaxed. Seeing […]
There appears to be some stigma around the topic when it comes to adopting a dog from a rescue such as Dundalk Dog Rescue. The uncertainty originates from people not knowing the full background of the dog, what has happened to it or its family and whether or not they will be harmful in places […]