Canines will be taking over the ATU Donegal Letterkenny campus this August for a barking brilliant fundraiser for animal rescues in the west and northwest of Ireland.
ATU staff and students invite Animal lovers to bring their furry friends for a walk on Monday, 26 August 2024 (2pm – 4pm), which also happens to be National Dog Day!
Animals in Need Donegal is one of four charities to benefit from the ‘Canines on Campus’ initiative, also running in Galway City and Sligo on the same date.
Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU said the fundraiser is about making a positive impact in our region.
“By coming together for this event, we can support these organisations in their mission to improve animal welfare in the west and northwest of Ireland. I invite everyone to join us in celebrating our furry friends and contributing to a cause that truly makes a difference,” Dr Flynn said.
“Participating in this campaign will make more people aware of where to look for help”, says Gita McMullan, Manager at Animals in Need Donegal.
“The situation in Donegal, in Ireland in fact, is desperate and very sad.
“There are too many dogs, and cats being bred and not enough homes available, leaving rescues and pounds full to bursting and struggling to cope with the sheer numbers. Making more people aware of us and where to look for help will be a great help. We get many calls on a daily basis, and one common issue is that people didn’t know where to go for help before the situation with animals got out of hand.
“Getting young people involved and highlighting safe and responsible ownership are key to changing people’s attitudes toward animals”, she added.
MADRA (Galway), Galway SPCA and Leitrim Animal Welfare will also benefit from the proceeds.
There will be a donation table on each campus on the day of the event to facilitate each rescue’s wish list. If you can’t do the walk, but want to donate to a wish list, please swing by your nearest campus. Or you can do the walk independently and donate here (link to idonate).
Please note that registration is mandatory for this campus dog walk. For more information, visit atu.ie/caninesoncampus or follow ATU’s social media channels.
