about the rescue

Cottage Rescue is a Small Animal Rescue based in Longfield, Cashel, Co Tipperary that prides itself on being a Safe Haven for any animal that is needing help in finding it's new 'forever' home and we are an independent voluntary organisation totally dependent on the goodwill of our members and the generosity of the public.

We opened our doors on the 14th of March, 2006 and became a Registered Charity in October 2006. The Rescue takes in dogs, cats, goats, horses, ponies, small animals, wild life and we also help the public to Neuter their dogs and cats. We work closely with the local Garda and Vets which makes all our jobs much easier.

The Rescue is run completely by our volunteers and these volunteers often put the needs of the animals before their own. Cottage Rescue is a charitable organisation and is able to do it's good work only by the kind donations of the public. We have many bills with the Veterinary care, Vaccinations, Neutering, Spaying, Microchipping, Worming, Maintenance of the Kennels and Runs and Feeding of the animals in our care and sometimes Expenses for Boarding Kennel's.

Cottage Rescue works in a home environment, with specially built kennels and runs to house the rescue animals in. They are also brought into our homes to be properly asscessed so that they can be re-homed more successfully. We work closely with our adopters by doing home-checks to find out just what they are looking for in their new animal. We are then able to match the new adopter with the animal that will best suit their home and family life. A small adoption fee is required to help cover the costs of vaccinations and veterinary treatment the animal has received before going into it's new home.

Cottage Rescue also deals with animal neglect and cruelty. We investigate reports of cruelty to animals and where necessary we bring in Vets and the Guards in order to bring charges against the owner. We often take in dogs and horses from desperate situations and they require extensive medical care before they can be rehomed.

The aim of Cottage Rescue is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the promotion of animal welfare, and the rescue and re-homing of unwanted or stray domestic animals. We also work closely with the public through education, and helping to neuter or spay as we feel this is the best way to prevent unwanted puppies and kittens. Our Rescue is continuing to grow and as it is we are constantly looking for more ways to raise funds to help us continue caring for the animals.

Our Rescue is continuing to grow and as it is we are constantly looking for more ways to raise funds to help us continue caring for the animals. You might be curious about where the donations to Cottage Rescue are spent. When we receive donations the money goes directly into an account set up for Cottage Rescue. The money is then spent on veterinary bills which include vaccinations, microchipping, worm doses, neutering/spaying, flea treatments, and any other care that the animals coming in may need, we also purchase dog food, cat food, horse feed and bedding for the animals. The bills for our Rescue are never-ending and we are always very grateful for any donations!

Anyone interested in rehoming an animal, or needing information, can contact us we are always happy to answer any questions. Please do understand that the Rescue is run by a limited number of volunteers and we are often kept busy dealing with the rescue that it is impossible to answer the phone each time it rings and that we can only return emergency calls, we do our best to keep up with the phone calls but sometimes we might be in the middle of caring for the animals or transporting when a phone call arrives. We appreciate your understanding and patience when calling.

There are many ways to help Cottage Rescue. you can foster and also help by making donations of food, or other animal related items. Of course donations of money always help for the continuous care of the animals we take in. We can also post out forms to set up standing orders for those wishing to make a monthly donation to us with the animals in Cottage Rescue's care.

Please contact Hannah: 087-970 1919 Nikki: 087 6310 140 Kelly: 087 9916 222

The Water Bowl

A man and his dog were walking along a road and the man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead, then he remembered dying and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years and he wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road, it looked like fine marble.

At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.

"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up."

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveller asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

"Excuse me!" he called to the man. "Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in."

"How about my friend here?" the traveller gestured to the dog.

"There should be a bowl by the pump."

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveller filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.

"What do you call this place?" the traveller asked.

"This is Heaven," he answered.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveller said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

"No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind."

Author Unknown