News

It was wonderful to meet with so many parishioners and Volunteer Visiting Teams at the Pet Blessing Ceremony yesterday in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, Co. Dublin. Thank you to Angela and her team who supplied refreshments afterwards. A most enjoyable morning for two and four-legged friends.

Pet Blessing Ceremony on Sunday 4 October 2026, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron of Animals, after the 11.30am Mass at 12.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, Co. Dublin.

Thank you to our wonderful Volunteer Visiting Teams from all over Ireland and guests who attended our BBQ at Mullingar Park Hotel in September. It was a lovely afternoon with lots of smiles and wagging tails.

Thank you to our wonderful Volunteer Visiting Teams across Cork and Kerry who attended our regional meeting in July.

Thank you to Elm Park Green for their continued support of Irish Therapy Dogs.

Thank you to the organisers of the Monkstown Festival for inviting Irish Therapy Dogs to attend and for nominating our charity to receive half of the proceeds of the pet raffle. We had a very enjoyable afternoon.

Thanks to all who supported us in Galway on 15th August, 2026. A huge thank you also to our loyal Volunteers, two legged and four legged, for the love and joy they share.