Opinion: Legislation must be improved so that seized puppies can be rehomed
Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan says an outdated law means that young dogs found in dire need cannot be rehomed for some time.
Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan says an outdated law means that young dogs found in dire need cannot be rehomed for some time.
Dedicated areas for dogs on leads will be established.
The incident happened when a dog breeder’s kennel was broken into.
A new report shows all four notices issued by Dublin City Council last year were linked to dog fouling events.
Many animals are often surrendered or simply abandoned after the festive season.
171 dogs were put to sleep in pounds last year.
Fianna Fáil TD Cormal Devlin says we need greater education and enforcement when it comes to the growing scourge of dog fouling.
Dublin resident Ken Cowley has had enough of dodging other people’s pets while out walking with his family.
One of the canines injured a Secret Service agent and they were sent to Delaware.
The ad was originally broadcast in 1984.
Dr Pete Wedderburn says there are many things to consider when you’re planning to get a new pet, but for now, he has 10 tips.
Lola, a black Labrador, vanished from a fenced garden in 2017.
14 dogs are being trained as part of a feasibility study.
The seizure was made in the Baldoyle area of north Dublin today.
A new campaign aims to warn people about the cruelty involved in online dog purchases.
Tom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier, Pepe, lived together for eighteen years. Here, he pays tribute to Pepe and all the furry friends who have helped us through 2020.
It was unclear how long the dog was kept in the crate.
The puppies have been transferred to the care of the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA.
Last month Dogs Trust received the highest number of surrender request calls from dog owners since April.
Dog wardens said the monetary value of the dogs would be in excess of €120,000.
The dogs were seized following a search of a property in Co Limerick.
In total, 47 incidents were reported between 1 March and 29 June.
All of the dogs are currently in the care of the CSPCA and the ISPCA.
Gardaí are appealing for information.
Groomers have been advised to assess each dog on “a case-by-case basis” via photos or video conferencing.
The dogs are now in the care of the DSPCA.
Dark chocolate is especially toxic for dogs, so keep it in a place where they can’t sniff it out.
The new regulations also require all adverts to include microchip numbers.
The dogs had to be sedated before they could be treated or groomed.
“Buying puppies from illegal breeders can have devastating results,” the PSNI said.
The dog was trapped and clambering around in the car by locals in Port St Lucie.
The discovery was made by a member of the public.
The charity is urging those considering adopting a dog for Christmas to sponsor one instead.
With lots of loud noises going off, many people will be keeping a closer eye on their dogs and other pets.
Tomás, Fifi and Liam are currently at the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre.
Event organisers say there are now looking for an alternative venue.
It is unknown yet whether the disease is contagious or a series of individual cases.