The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered charity, established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals and is now Ireland's largest animal welfare organisation. Cruelty, neglect, accidental injury and sickness to animals continues today - and we are still here dealing with these problems.

We care for animals by:

• Investigating suspected cruelty and where appropriate prosecuting people who inflict cruelty on animals.
• We have two Inspectors who cover the Dublin area.
• Providing animal ambulance service to rescue sick and injured animals.
• Caring for animals at our shelter in Rathfarnham.
• Finding new homes for the animals in our care.
• Providing advice and information to the public on pet care and animal related queries.
• Providing accessible veterinary treatment at our mobile clinics.
• Providing educational information and an information service, colleges and youth groups.
• Providing career guidance advice for those interested in working with animals.
• Working on legislative changes to improve protection for animals.