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The council finally agreed to let our volunteers into the pound to get these dogs the visibility they need. My hands are shaking as I type this because I never thought we would actually break through their silence. I am drained but relieved that these animals will finally have a …

October 31, 2012

Access for Chance Volunteers at Wicklow Pound

Access for Chance Volunteers at Wicklow Pound

🏆 Won — 1,488 supporters Verified

Final supporters

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Marie H.
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Elaine S.
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Bridget N.
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Michelle F.
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Anne-Marie D.
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Cate K.
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liz p.
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social b.
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green m.
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Apple Y.
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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 1 month ago

We the undersigned, support the aims and objectives of Chance Wicklow.  (https://www.facebook.com/Chance.Wicklow/info).  In particular we urge Wicklow County Council and the ISPCA who run the pound on behalf of the council, to grant access to Chance volunteers to photograph pound dogs, and to place those pictures of them online in order to assist pound staff in their work reuniting and rehoming pound dogs and in order to give every dog entering Wicklow Pound a Chance.

Please note you do not have to pay to register your signature with this petition. 

Updates

September 18, 2012

Reaching one thousand signatures has been a long road and my eyes are heavy from the work. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the silence from the council remains, but seeing this level of public backing gives me enough fuel to keep going.

Reached 1,000 supporters

September 16, 2012

September 7, 2012

Reaching this point has been a long and draining process that often felt like shouting into the void. Seeing this level of backing reminds me why I started this fight even when the silence from the council feels heavy.

Reached 100 supporters

August 29, 2012

6 Comments

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Marie Hannon
9 years ago Featured

Long overdue why is this still a problem or are they totally disinterested in getting these dog's safe.

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Mark Alvarez
14 years ago Featured

let the volunteers in. they are doing the work the council should be doing anyway.

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Ciara Stone
14 years ago Featured

So frustrating. Just let the volunteers help these dogs find homes.

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Aoife Castro
14 years ago Featured

About time! Just let them take a few photos, it costs nothing and saves lives.

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Siobhan Dunn
14 years ago Featured

these poor dogs need a chance to get out of there. why make it so hard for people trying to help them???

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Liam Kennedy
14 years ago Featured

Disgraceful that they are blocking this. The dogs are the ones paying the price.