Leitrim Animal Welfare launches urgent fundraiser for support ahead of winter months

Leitrim Animal Welfare have launched an online fundraiser to build vital funding ahead of the winter months, as they say costs are "skyrocketing".

In a post online, the animal rescue centre said that the price of equipment and supplies are "raising across the board", from veterinary care to diesel for transport, electricity, cleaning supplies, and food.

In the past few weeks alone, multiple rescue centres nationwide have been forced to close their doors due to the overwhelming costs and lack of funding.

"We are determined not to be next, but we need your help to stay operational," Leitrim Animal Welfare said in the online fundraiser.

Since the end of August, the Leitrim Animal Welfare have taken in 133 dogs, each requiring medical care, food, and shelter.

Heartbreakingly, the rescue centre have had to turn away 122 surrender requests due to lack of space, resources, or funds to care for them.

"Every dog that comes through our doors is wormed, microchipped, vaccinated, and neutered or spayed—an essential part of the care we provide, but a significant expense," a spokesperson for Leitrim Animal Welfare said.

"As we move into winter, the situation is only worsening. With darker evenings and colder weather, calls for dog surrenders and reports of abandonment are increasing. We fear this could be the most difficult year for rescues in Ireland".

The rescue centre is calling on Leitrim locals to support in any capacity by donating or sharing their fundraiser.

Those wishing to donate can do so via online fundraiser here.

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