On Friday, the 28th of January I attended the Official Opening of the Limerick Animal Welfare Retail Outlet on Roches Street.
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| Sami Long & Richard Lynch, Ilovelimerick.com |
Limerick Animal Welfare was founded in 1983 to care for abandoned and neglected animals in the Limerick area and aims to promote the humane treatment of all animals. Phase One of the Limerick Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Moorestown, Kilfinane, was completed in December 2007. Phase Two of the Sanctuary Building Project (the main building) has now commenced. It is estimated that this will cost approximately one million euro. The building will incorporate a rehoming area for dogs and another for cats. The plans also include offices, a veterinary clinic and living accommodation for staff. Phase Three, the final building, will be the isolation kennel for cats and kittens.
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| Photo by munsterimages.ie |
The Sanctuary currently provides shelter for up to sixty dogs and puppies, fifty cats and kittens, numerous rabbits, goats, pigs, horses, ponies and donkeys. The Retail Outlet on Roches Street has been set up to help fund the construction at the Sanctuary.
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| Photo by Munsterimages.ie |
The official opening featured an appearance by special guest Jerry Flannery. Guests were treated to a champagne reception, lots of Ferrero Rocher choccies and several gorgeous little pooches to spoil with attention. Pat Browne of Munster Images Sports and Event Photography was there to capture the cutting of the ribbon, among other things. The team from ILoveLimerick.com were also present to film the day to include in the documentary on Limerick Animal Welfare, some of which was filmed at the Sanctuary earlier in the week. You can watch it here:
The day was a great success which a huge turn-out of people who queued down the street in eager anticipation to see Jerry officially opening the shop. I even found the perfect party dress for an event I was going to that night!
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| Photo by Munsterimages.ie |
You can donate to Limerick Animal Welfare by clicking here.
Until Next Time,
Samantha (Sami) Long
Miss United Nation Ireland 2010
Miss United Nation Europe 2010
