DSPCA supply wishlist

With a serious equine crisis in Ireland, the DSPCA have had an increase in the number of horses which they rescued from cruel and neglectful situations. Many of the horses that the DSPCA have rescued this year have been very badly treated, often found starving, suffering from illness or have been badly beaten. Looking after these horses and ensuring that they are given the proper care that they need is extremely costly and they are appealing for help so that the horses that are rescued can be properly cared for. Helping really is quite simple- if you own a horse, you might have horsey things that you no longer use which could be of real help to the DSPCA. Why not have a root through your horse supplies and see if there is anything that you could donate and help to make this situation better!

Below is a list of the items that they are appealing for:

Either New or in Very Good Condition

Newspapers (no shiny magazines)

Towels with no holes or rips. (We cannot accept old blankets, duvets, pillows, sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers as we are unable to wash and dry them quickly)

Animal Carriers

Dog Leads & Collars

Cat Collars

Packets of Baby Nappy Bags (used as pooper scoopers by our dog walkers)

Plastic Dog Beds

Food Bowls - stainless steel only please so we can sterilize them

Grooming Brushes & Combs - for all types of animals (dogs, cats, horses, etc)

Large Car Sponges

Dog Coats (we have some dogs like greyhounds that need dog coats in winter)

Electric hair clippers

Rabbit, Gerbil and Hamster Food

Rabbit, Hamster & Gerbil Cages, Toys & Supplies (cage bedding, wheels, etc)

Bird Cages and accessories

Bird Seed

Horse Blankets - old/new

Horse Halters & Lead Ropes

Our Rescue and Rehousing Centre Supplies Wish List:

Either New or in Very Good Condition

Horse Boxes in good condition

Inflatable 10ft boat (hard floor)

Life Jackets (adult size)

New Garden Hose Pipes and attachments

Power Washers

New Cleaning Equipment (new tea towels, brushes, mops, cloths, glass & furniture polish, washing up liquid, etc)

Torches (large & powerful)

New Batteries (AA, AAA, D, C, 9V)

Digital Cameras & Camcorders

Digital Camera Memory Cards

Binoculars

Recent Animal Care Books (for public to read in the cafe)

New Christmas Decorations and Lights

Outdoor Free Standing Heaters

Exhibition Display Stands

New Party Supplies for Events at the Centre (new balloons, bunting, napkins, disposable - cutlery, plates, bowls, serving trays and glasses, cocktail sticks, etc)

Mugs and Crockery for our staff canteen

DIY Tools - screwdrivers, drills, hammers, pliers, etc

Grounds maintenance tools - shovels, forks, snow shovels, hedge clippers, etc

Garden Furniture - we need metal or hardwood seating benches, picnic benches and garden chairs

Plants for our shelter grounds - preferably native Irish plant, shrubs and trees

New Office Supplies Wish List:

Pens & Pencils (always needed)

Scissors

Staplers, Staples & Staple Removers

Post-It Notes, Document Punchers, Selotape, BlueTac, Highlighters, Thumbtacks, etc

A4 & Shorthand Notepads

Blank CD's & DVD's