LIMERICK Animal Welfare’s budget for 2025 is expected to be in excess of €1m revealed Marion Fitzgibbon who founded the charity and has dedicated her life improving the lives of abandoned and mistreated animals. She said 2024 was another extremely challenging year for LAW in Kilfinane. “The demand for our services continued to increase and our mobile phone was inundated with emergency calls. LAW provided shelter for over 500 abandoned and unwanted dogs during 2024. We have rehomed over 500 dogs and puppies last year. “The increase in the kitten population continues to cause concern. The kitten season now starts early in March and continues until the end of November. All cats and kittens are microchipped and neutered before being rehomed from the sanctuary. We rehomed 302 cats / kittens, which is an increase from 2023,” said Marion. She described the situation for horses in Limerick as “critical”. “We get emergency horse calls every day and many horses and foals are dying from malnutrition and starvation. LAW is trying to respond to as many calls as possible but sometimes it is too late to save the unfortunate animals,” said Marion. She said their financial position continued to cause concern in 2024. “Once again our income did not keep pace with our expenditure. |n the circumstances the final work on the sanctuary clinic had to be postponed. We plan to open the sanctuary clinic in 2025,” said Marion, who wished to say a huge thank you to all their loyal supporters and volunteers. “Your donations ensure that the sanctuary remains open for the intake of animals even during the most difficult times. The cost of the sanctuary insurance for 2025 will be in excess of €40,000. “Many thanks to our wonderful staff for their commitment and care of all the sanctuary animals. We have many heart-warming stories throughout the year. The most rewarding part of our work is when we can save an animal and stop its suffering. “LAW would also like to thank Bruff gardai for their
PICTURES: Pets looking for their forever homes after being saved by Limerick Animal Welfare
