Leitrim Dog Shelter
Leitrim Animal Welfare currently operate under contract for Leitrim County Council to provide a Shelter for stray and unwanted dogs in County Leitrim. Their premises is located close to Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim.
For further details and to view the latest selection of lovable dogs for re-homing visit their website - www.leitrimanimals.com
Opening Hours
Office Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Open to Visitors Monday - Saturday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Leitrim Animal Welfare 071 9648300 email leitrimawt@eircom.net
Rehoming at Leitrim Dog Shelter
Leitrim currently has the highest rate of rehoming for stray dogs in Ireland. Approximately 95% of the 400 stray or unwanted dogs and puppies taken in by County Leitrim Dog Shelter were rehomed in 2006.
It is the policy of Leitrim County Council and Leitrim Animal Welfare to ensure that all suitable dogs are rehomed and that all dogs are neutered and wormed before they are rehomed.
Spaying and Neutering
All pet-owners are strongly advised to have their dog neutered if they don’t intend to breed from them in a responsible and caring way. Many unwanted puppies end up as stray dogs. In Ireland the per capita rate of destruction of dogs in local authority pounds is more than twenty times that of the UK. This is inhumane, immoral and a complete waste of resources. The most sustainable way to reduce the stray dog population in Ireland is for pet-owners to take their responsibility seriously and have their dog sterilised. Spaying your female dog will prevent her causing a nuisance when she comes in season. Neutered male dogs are less likely to wander or display aggression. Neutering also has many health benefits, including a greatly reduced risk of certain types of cancer.