The Irish Blue Cross

The Irish Blue Cross is an animal charity (founded 1945) providing veterinary care for sick and injured pets when owners cannot afford private treatment. The website cites high service volume (around 16,000 veterinary visits annually) and notes an “Inchicore Clinic” opened in 2009, alongside mobile clinics and a horse ambulance. In recent reviews, owners most often describe support around end-of-life care (including keepsakes like paw/nose prints and hair clippings, and a condolence card), with one recent review reporting they were turned away when seeking urgent help and were told to register and book online despite expecting emergency access.

Services

• •Veterinary care for sick and injured pets for owners who cannot afford private treatment (charity mission stated on the clinic website).
• •Mobile clinics are referenced by reviewers (one describes being seen at a mobile clinic).
• •End-of-life care/euthanasia is described in multiple reviews, including efforts to make the process as comfortable as possible.
• •Bereavement keepsakes are mentioned by multiple owners after euthanasia (e.g., paw/nose prints and hair clippings; a card sent afterwards).
• •A horse ambulance is listed on the website navigation (service is mentioned, but specific use/case details aren’t provided in the supplied text).
• •Urgent/emergency access is unclear: one owner expected emergency care but reports being refused without prior online registration/appointment.

People

• •Laura (vet) is named in one recent review; the owner describes her support during euthanasia, saying she helped make the family and dog comfortable before, during, and after the procedure.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 641 reviews. “”

• •Multiple owners describe compassionate handling of euthanasia and the days around it, including practical and emotional support during the appointment.
• •Several mention follow-up touches after a pet’s death (condolence card; paw/nose prints and hair clippings sent afterwards).
• •One owner reports a negative urgent-care experience: arriving early with a dog in pain and being told they needed to register and book online, then going elsewhere for same-day help.
• •Some reviews are brief but reinforce general satisfaction with staff and vets (e.g., “friendly,” “excellent”).