Rachael Holland
Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), Dublin
Rachael has been a volunteer with the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) for over 5 years and in that time has been involved in all aspects of the organisation. She helps out every Sunday and has even given up vacation time to help out the charity. The manager knows that he can always rely on her when an extra pair of hands is needed. During her time with the DSPCA, she has also helped to round up new volunteers and provide them with training. When the charity launched their new website, Rachael took on the job of weekly updates to ensure that every animal looking for a new home has a profile and photo uploaded to the website. The DSPCA relies heavily on its volunteers to ensure that it can provide ongoing support for the sick and injured animals in the Dublin area. By providing her time, Rachael has helped with the rehabilitation and rehoming of many animals over the years. She has raised awareness about the work of the DSPCA when she is “off duty” and her volunteer work is a huge part of her life now. Not a weekend goes by when she doesn’t visit the shelter, and she also volunteers her time over the Christmas and New Year holidays. She has even adopted one of the shelters residents – Zippy – a goat that was rescued from Smithfield market! He comes running down to meet her when she calls his name, as he knows she will always have a treat for him.
“I would like to thank everyone at the DSPCA, especially Jimmy Cahill, for giving me the opportunity to do something I really love and to truly understand that animals may not be our whole lives, but they help to make our lives whole.” – Rachael
Photograph by Maureen McDonnell
Great article and picture. I’m really inspired by the work that you have done and your dedication. I hope that someday I can get to Dublin and meet Zippy.
Well Done Rach, Mam and I are as proud as punch that you have been nominated and would like to thank Jimmy and the DCPCA family for allowing you to get involved with something you are so passionate about.
Congrats on your nomination Rachael – well deserved.
Keep up the good work!
Ruth
Rachael, its great to see you getting the recognition you deserve for all your commitment and dedication to the DSPCA. Well done & good luck on Thursday
Well done Rachael and keep up the good work – ever since you were a small little girl you have being looking after pets- even mine . Think you are great to give up so much of your time and im sure the little doggies .
I work with Rachael and not only does she volunteer at the DSPCA she also volunteers in work and is the Project Manager for the “Great Place to Work Team”. She organises quarterlies and team building events to bring IT together and has worked on many Intel Involved projects. She has also bought the team to the DSPCA in an attempt to make people aware of the shelter and help that is needed.
She is a bubbly character and deserves to win this award as she is always looking out for the needs of others.
Good luck Rachael x
Hi Rachael,
Well done on your nomination it’s well deserved. Best of luck on Thursday.
Eils
x
I really admire Rachael for what she does..Zippy must be proud of you!:-)
I keep my fingers crossed!
Congrats Rach, good luck on Thursday!
Congrats again on the nomination Rach – it is more than deserved! You work so hard for the DSPCA and have always been so passionate about animals no wonder it is such a great fit. You are a lucky lady to be doing something you love and the DSPCA are lucky to have you too.
Best of luck to you lady – everythings crossed for you x
Congrats on the nomination Rach.
You deserve it for all the hard work & effort you put in to the society over the year.
Fingers crossed!
Paul
Well done on the nomination Rachael, so glad you’re getting the recognition you deserve for all the amazing work you do. Will keep fingers and toes crossed for Thursday, best of luck!!
Great girl with a kind heart… Always willing to help out anyone in need and puts everyone before herself!!!
I work at Our Lady’s Hospice Dublin. The kindness that Rachael has shown to families visiting the DSPCA has been remarkable, as they were vulnerable and nervous, but Rachael was able to assist and reassure them. I know of a families over the years who have benefited from “rescuing” a pet from the animal pound for their children after having a bereavement.
when I heard of Rachael’s nomination I was delighted for a number of reasons.
1. For the organisation – The wonderful work that the DSPCA do
2. For Rachael Holland – She is a perfect example of a volunteer. A person
with a kindness and spirit of heart who puts spare time to the benefit of other by giving her time to meeting people and helping to save animals
3. For the animals who are saved and protected and Rachael Holland is a great example for young people to model them selfs on. Who says young people do not give ? Rachael Holland does and is a leader in a quite way.
congratulations on a well deserved nomination Rachael, the DSPCA are very lucky to have you as part of their team. I will have all the fingers and toes crossed for you!!
Good luck!!!
Well done on getting nominated Rachel! You really deserve it for all the time and committment you give to the Shelter. We couldn’t do it without you. The animals say a big Thank You too!
Best of Luck on Thursday. x
Well done Rachael,you are a great and loving person and this nomination is well deserved.Best of luck!
Well deserved Rachael, fair play for all your efforts
David
HI Rachel
Congratulations on this fantastic nomination, you really deserve it. Very best of luck.
Love
Orla
I work in the dspca and in the years i have been there i have found rachel to be one of the most obliging people i have ever met. Nothing is ever too much for her and she is always at hand to help whenever or wherever needed. She is such a valued addition at the shelter and has made the lives of so many animals and staff alot easier. Rachel is always so happy and cheerful and her constant good form is a credit to her and makes her a joy to be around. Thanks rachel for all your help, your a star!!! Gillian Duffy
A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be it bird or fish or tiny mole!
Rachael is a wonderful person. She will always greet you with a warm smile and friendly manner. She is very dedicated and passionate about her volunteer work. Rachael is a pleasure to work with and is always willing to help out other volunteers or staff in any area.
Hi Racheal,
I am so excited at your nomination, as we all know you give
100% in everything you do. You make such a difference!
Best wishes on Thursday. xx
Congratulations on the nomination Rachael. It really is well deserved. Hope all goes well on Thursday.
Rachael, It’s great that your commitment and ethusiasm is being recognised through your nomination (and hopefully the award). I’m impressed by your dedication to the centre over a long period of time. Everyone from work who visited the shelter has benefitted greatly from the experience. Keep up the good work!!!!
Congratulations on the nomination Rachael, totally deserved. You are a fantastic inspiration for those of us who are not so giving of our time and efforts.
I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award as you are always willing to help out, no matter what the occasion. Every animal is lucky to have you caring for them and my fingers are crossed for you this Thursday, best of luck x
Good Luck Rachel, you truly deserve this nomination as your always helping out everyone.
love the picture of the puppy!! so cute!!
Best of luck on Thursday,
Joanne
Well done Rachael
hats off to you and the endless and unquantifiable fantastic work you do at the DSPCA. I’m in awe of your dedication and that you so freely give your time to the welfare of those under privileged animals – they are lucky to have you. Good luck with the award -it’s right that your efforts are being acknowledged! Woohoo!!
Rachael,
Well done on your nomination. From working with you and judging by the LOADS of positive comments you really deserve it. Best of luck on the night. Looking forward to seeing you there.
good luck on Thursday!!! see you Sunday!!!
Congratulations on the nomination Rach, well deserved. Your continued commitment to the DSPCA over the years is really commendable and I hope your efforts are fully recognized and you go on to pick up the award.
Rachel is just one of those people that reaches out to help others. I finished a course in June and was lucky to have Rachel in the same class. She took on the job ofthe class rep. when no one else put up their hand. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she never complained about the extra work the job involved. She even organised the social calendar! I am sure she applies the same standards to everything she does. I,m delighted she has been nominated for this award. She deserves recognition for the time she gives to others. I really really hope she is selected as volunteer of the year.
Go Rachel,
you are an example to us all.
Good luck on thursday
Anne
Congratulations Rachel on the nomination. You totally deserve the award for all your hard work…it’s beyond dedication. Good luck.
Best of Luck Rahcel – you do a fab job up at the shelter as a volunteer and everyone loves working with you!
Super stuff Rach, You truly deserve the nomination for all your time and effort. You have a heart of gold. Best of luck tonight…
Rach you are a super star! I am so delighted that you have been nominated and are finally get the recognition for all your hard work and dedication! I know you love volunteering at the DSPCA and I don’t know anyone else with such commitment so well done!!
Rachael, delighted to hear of your nomination! Hope all goes well on Thursday night. Am so proud of you. Not only do you look after all the animals, you are great with humans as well! lots of love
ann
Congratulations Rachel. Its because of people like you that DSPCA is able to do the work they do.
Regards
I look forward to visiting the DSPCA sometime.
Grainne