Each year the IVNA selects a "Charity of the Year" giving much deserved recognition and support for their work. The charity of the year also takes prime position at our Annual Congress and receives an invitation to speak about their work to delegates during Congress.

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This year we have chosen Bear’s Paw It Forward, a registered charity RCN20204560 based in Cork which supports animal rescues/shelters, (dog, cat, equine, wildlife) and organisations who support the homeless with pets across Ireland and Northern Ireland by providing much needed food and other supplies. They rely heavily on the generosity of others as they receive no government funding or grants.