Pedigree launches 4th annual 'Pedigree Adoption Drive' as results show 87% of dogs surrendered in Cork City were rehomed
RECENT statistics released by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, have shown that 680 dogs were abandoned in Cork City in 2009 with 87% of these dogs finding new homes. This is a huge improvement on the previous year’s figure, when only 75% of abandoned dogs were re-homed.
In addition, dog lovers across the country will also be able to show their support by becoming a fan of the Pedigree Adoption Drive Ireland Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pedigreeadoptiondrive. For every new fan, Pedigree will donate a bowl of dog food to a re-homing centre. The campaign aims to help raise much needed funds for rescue centres nationwide. Pedigree plans to match last year’s
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Sheila Barrett urges you to Move4Health
LOW Back Pain (LBP) is a very common condition. The best approaches to managing LBP often contrast with the beliefs of the general public. How disabled a person is by their LBP is actually more closely related to their back pain beliefs and behaviours than the actual intensity of their pain. Changing such beliefs and attitudes, when combined with physiotherapy, significantly reduces pain and disability. Thus, The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapist (ISCP) Move4Health campaign this year is focusing on some common myths about LBP:
For the 2011 Pedigree Adoption Drive, Pedigree has teamed up with dog lovers, Munster and Irish Rugby International, David Wallace and TV personality, Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin to launch the 2011 campaign in a concerted effort to curb these startling figures.
Now in its fourth year, the Pedigree Adoption Drive continues to raise awareness of animal welfare and encourage Irish dog lovers to adopt a dog from their local shelter or welfare organisation. For every pack of Pedigree dogfood bought during the Pedigree Adoption Drive, a donation goes to help Irish dogs.
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On a national level statistics have shown that, on average, 45 dogs are abandoned in Ireland each day, whilst a further 18 dogs are put to sleep every day. In order to help curb these startling figures, Pedigree has once again launched the Pedigree Adoption Drive which will run until the 14th of June.
Other worrying statistics include: · In 2009, 16,598 dogs were surrendered · On average, only 9,921 manage to find warm and loving homes every year · There are still over 6,000 dogs put down in Ireland every year
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
TV personality, Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, pictured with Munster and Irish Rugby International, David Wallace in St. Stephen's Green, Dublin with Tia & Rana, 7 week old Jack Russell puppies. (Photo: Robbie Reynolds, CPR) achievements by donating just can’t put a price on.' €100,000 to Irish dog charities. According to Ireland’s leading Speaking on behalf of the Peoanimal welfare organisations, ple’s Animal Welfare Society there has never been a greater (PAWS), recipients of the 2010 need for donations, with many Pedigree Adoption Drive grant, shelters struggling to cope with CEO Gina Hetherington said, the demand for their services 'Campaigns such as the Pedigree since the onset of the recession. Adoption Drive are vital to helpThe Irish Society of the Preven- ing us find loving homes for tion of Cruelty to Animals Irish dogs. The money raised in (ISPCA) is reporting that calls to 2010 went a long way for us, and the charity tripled from 5,500 in other animal rescue centres na2008 to 15,000 in 2010, and this tionwide, which helped to retrend has continued into 2011. home hundreds of dogs throughout the country. With Speaking about the campaign thousands more needing our David Wallace said, 'This is a re- help again this year, the Pedigree ally worthy cause. We have lots Dog Adoption Drive gives hope of dogs running around our to so many abandoned and house so I understand the fantas- homeless dogs and raises awaretic role they can play in some- ness of responsible dog ownerone’s life. Supporting the ship.' Pedigree Adoption Drive not only means shelters receive To find out more on dog adopmuch needed funds to give these tion, from how the adoption animals the help they need, but process works, from training to adopting a pet will bring an everyday care, visit www.pediadoring and loving companion greeadoptiondrive.ie into your life – something you
* I have hurt my back, so I will probably have back pain from now on? While LBP can be very painful, most people make a very good recovery. Only a very small number of people develop long-standing, disabling problems.
* I have back pain, so I should stay in bed and rest? In the first few days after the initial injury, avoiding aggravating activities may help to relieve pain. However, exercise and returning to all usual activities, including work and hobbies, is important in aiding recovery. In contrast, prolonged rest is unhelpful.
* The more back pain I have, the more my spine is damaged? More pain does not always mean more damage. People with similar back problems can feel very different levels of pain. The degree of pain felt can vary according to a number of factors, including the situation in which the pain occurs, previous experiences, your mood, fears, fitness, stress levels and coping style. * I need a scan or x-ray for my back pain? In most cases of LBP, X-rays and scans are not needed. In fact, even adults with no LBP will have evidence of normal ‘wear and tear’ on these scans. A simple clinical examination is usually enough to identify the minority of people for whom scans are required.
* I need an operation to cure my back pain? Only a tiny proportion of people with LBP require surgery. Surgery is only used if there is no other option.
Let’s work together for a healthier world!
Sheila Barrett M.I.S.C.P., M.C.S.P., M.S.O.M. Lic. Ac. Chartered Physiotherapist & Licensed Acupuncturist
Fermoy whist drive Results from Sunday, May 1st
Best overall score: Daniel O'Flynn Winning ladies: Rita Leamy, Brigid O'Donnell, Katie O'Flynn, Margaret Regan, Abina Murphy, Anne Barry, Maureen Hales and Claire Kennedy. Winning gents: B. Finucane, M. Fenton, M. Hurley, M. Butterworth, K. Clifford, Frank Roche, Gerard Donovan and K. Scanlon. Raffle: Maureen Hales, Kathleen Scanlon and Henry Forde. Whist Drive every Sunday night at 8.30pm sharp at Fermoy Bridge Club premises on the Mill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 025 32086.
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BRIDGE Club results
1st Florence Bowe and Ide O'Riordan
2nd Frances Ahern and Bridie O'Connor 3rd Betty Hanley and Colette Long 4th Eileen Donovan and Margaret Holland.
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