Specialist Vets in Mallow

## Summary The Donkey Sanctuary is a donkey-and-mule welfare organisation (not a general small-animal veterinary clinic) focused on sanctuary care, rehoming, and practical support for owners. The website positions it as a specialist authority on donkey welfare and knowledge-sharing. Recent reviews focus more on the visitor experience than clinical care, with repeated mentions of clearly marked walking routes/trails, staff who explain what they’re doing, and a dog-friendly policy during visits. Practical specifics mentioned include free entry and an “adopt a donkey” option (€25 for one year). ## Services - **Sanctuary care for donkeys and mules** (ongoing welfare-focused care). - **Rehoming donkeys** (supporting donkeys into new homes). - **Support, advice, and guidance for donkey and mule owners** (welfare-focused help as stated on the website). - Visitor-related features mentioned in reviews: **multiple marked walking paths/trails**, opportunities to **see and greet/pet donkeys**, a **gift shop** with **small snacks**, and **picnic areas**. - **Dog-friendly visiting policy** is specifically noted by a reviewer. ## Pricing - **Free entry** (mentioned in a recent review). - **Adopt a donkey:** **€25 for one year** (mentioned in a recent review). ## People - Staff are described as **friendly, welcoming, and informative**, with visitors noting they learned a lot during their time there. - One reviewer specifically appreciated the **dog-friendly policy**, suggesting staff/management accommodate visitors bringing dogs (as stated by the reviewer). ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 1,257 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Visitors repeatedly describe it as a good **educational outing**, including for children, with “a lot to learn.” - Frequent mentions of **walking routes/trails** and spending time outdoors while seeing the donkeys. - Donkeys are described as **safe, relaxed, playful**, and approachable for a gentle greet/pet. - **Staff helpfulness** comes up often (friendly, welcoming, informative). - Practical visitor notes include **free entry**, **a small gift shop/snacks**, **picnic area**, and the **€25/year adoption** option.

## Summary Blackwater Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice (ownership group not stated) that, based on reviews, sees both companion animals and farm animals (dogs and cows are explicitly mentioned). Recent reviewers describe being fit in at short notice when worried about a dog, with the vet “really listen[ing] to every concern” and giving clear feedback/advice. End-of-life care is also specifically described, including support through euthanasia and handling arrangements with a cremation service, with the pet returned afterwards. ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available reviews include: - **Short-notice appointments for urgent concerns** (owners describe being seen “ASAP” and a pet being “fit in… at such short notice”). - **Consultations focused on listening and advice** (a reviewer notes the vet listened to each concern and offered feedback/advice). - **Ongoing care across multiple visits** for a continuing issue. - **End-of-life care** (euthanasia described) and **coordination with a cremation service**, including return of the pet afterwards. - **Farm animal care** (cows mentioned) alongside **dog care**. ## People - **Tara (reception)** is singled out as “so so helpful,” and is credited with fitting a dog in at short notice. - **Jess** and **Mcgregor** are named in the context of euthanasia and aftercare; the reviewer says they “took care of everything” and supported the family through the process. - **Vets (team, unnamed in other reviews)** are described as listening carefully to concerns, giving advice, and engaging positively with animals during visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 180 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Being **seen quickly when worried about a pet**, including being accommodated at short notice. - **Communication during consults**: owners mention vets listening to concerns and providing feedback/advice. - **Approach to pets**: multiple reviews note friendly interactions and that vets seem to enjoy engaging with animal patients. - **Support around euthanasia and aftercare**, including managing cremation arrangements and returning the pet to the owner. - Long-term client relationships are mentioned (“family vets for years”), including care for both cows and dogs.