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# Puppies
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2022

Opinion: Dog fertility clinics and artificial insemination are the wild west of animal welfare
The senator says some unscrupulous operators are cashing in on demand for certain breeds and that further regulation is urgently needed.
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Apr 15th 2022, 7:30 AM
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Six puppies destined for the UK seized by Revenue at Dublin Port
They are now in the care of the DSPCA.
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Oct 8th 2020, 5:15 PM
Seven Pomeranian puppies rescued from car boot after gardaí apprehend speeding motorist
The puppies have been transferred to the care of the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA.
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Sep 10th 2020, 7:06 PM
'Disturbing': Three newborn puppies found dangling over river in plastic bag
The ISPCA has issued an appeal for information following Wednesday’s discovery.
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Jul 10th 2020, 11:27 AM
Thirty-three dogs seized by gardaí at Dublin port
The dogs are now in the care of the DSPCA.
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May 4th 2020, 12:54 PM
Police rescue 31 dogs and puppies in Co Tyrone
“Buying puppies from illegal breeders can have devastating results,” the PSNI said.
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Dec 6th 2019, 8:45 PM
The ISPCA is appealing for homes for 3 puppies abandoned in Co Westmeath garden
Tomás, Fifi and Liam are currently at the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre.
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Oct 4th 2019, 3:23 PM
Six Cocker Spaniel puppies seized by DSPCA and Revenue at Dublin Port last night
The puppies were found concealed among furniture in a van.
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Aug 19th 2019, 5:12 PM
ISPCA seize six Jack Russell puppies with docked tails
All of the six puppies have been deemed healthy and have been rehomed.
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Aug 17th 2019, 11:48 AM
Puppies found among discarded rubbish rescued after passerby heard their cries
The two puppies, Shannon and Saoirse, are recuperating in the ISPCA’s care.
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Dec 5th 2018, 10:42 AM
'It's illegal and they'll be seized': DSPCA condemns transport of puppies without passports to UK
Revenue officers seized five puppies at Dublin Port yesterday.
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Jun 7th 2018, 11:05 AM
German Shepherd puppies seized at Dublin Port
The dogs were not microchipped, and the man transporting them did not have pet passports.
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May 8th 2018, 7:02 PM
27 dogs found in van at Scottish ferry port returned to Ireland
The dogs and puppies are now in the care of the ISPCA.
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May 4th 2018, 3:04 PM
Photos: Seven puppies rescued after being smuggled from Ireland into Wales
The puppies were found in the boot of a car.
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Nov 29th 2017, 3:02 PM
Mattress Mick's new business venture could be great news for your pets
Sweet dreams – for dogs?
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Jul 10th 2017, 2:10 PM
This puppy was one of three found in the back of a van at Dublin Port yesterday
The three dogs are now in the care of the DSPCA.
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May 5th 2017, 5:49 PM
Gardaí seized more puppies at Dublin Port last night
The majority of the puppies are Labrador/Collie cross and are just 10 weeks old.
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Apr 2nd 2017, 4:03 PM
Puppies found covered in urine and faeces with no access to food or water
The ISPCA has received over 53,000 calls in the past three years.
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Mar 12th 2017, 7:40 AM
A teenager had a very amusing reaction to her dog having black puppies
Get Maury on the phone.
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Jan 5th 2017, 8:22 PM
DSPCA renews appeal to public as Christmas present puppy is handed in already
His name is Prancer.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 6:05 PM

Thinking of buying a puppy for Christmas? Here's why you shouldn't
The ISPCA has warned people to wait until January to avoid funding puppy farms where dogs can be kept in “appalling conditions”.
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Nov 26th 2016, 5:00 PM
'Quiet, hungry' puppies shipped from Dublin Port will soon need new homes
The puppies were seized in Holyhead and returned to Dublin, where they are now being cared for in temporary foster homes.
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Nov 20th 2016, 8:15 PM
Nearly 100 puppies sent from Dublin Port have been seized in the UK
The DSPCA said all the animals have been returned to Ireland and are currently receiving veterinary treatment.
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Nov 15th 2016, 4:07 PM
8-week-old puppies seized being exported to Scotland
The dogs were not microchipped and didn’t have pet passports, which are required to travel to the UK.
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Oct 13th 2016, 6:59 PM
This dog's maternity photo shoot couldn't have worked out better
Strike a pose.
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Oct 9th 2016, 2:16 PM
Wicklow man fined €625 for docking dogs' tails
Garda assistance was required to seize the dogs after the owner became “extremely hostile”.
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Sep 14th 2016, 2:22 PM
Gardaí rescue five Pomeranian puppies from van on way to England
The van was seized for no insurance.
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Sep 2nd 2016, 12:58 PM
DSPCA slams 'horrific' puppy trafficking after 23 dogs are seized at Dublin Port
The dogs are receiving veterinary care, after being found by gardaí.
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Aug 23rd 2016, 3:04 PM
Gardaí rescue 14 puppies from boot of car at Dublin Port
The pups were set to be smuggled out of the country without pet passports or valid travel documents.
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Aug 3rd 2016, 6:35 PM
Man fined €4,000 for illegally smuggling 88 puppies through Dublin Port
It is the first conviction of its kind under new legislation.
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Jul 22nd 2016, 6:00 AM
7 things only dog lovers will understand
So many dogs, so little time.
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May 26th 2016, 11:44 AM
A woman documented how much her adorable dog creeps on her
We love Cyrus.
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Apr 8th 2016, 6:51 PM
The dog that sat for THAT maternity photo shoot had adorable puppies
And the internet has fallen in love again.
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Mar 31st 2016, 9:03 AM
15 ridiculously cute gifs to celebrate National Puppy Day
Just TRY to be cynical about these.
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Mar 23rd 2016, 2:26 PM
18 pups found in car boot at Dublin Port, one fighting for his life
The DSPCA said Ireland is the puppy farm capital of Europe.
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Jan 12th 2016, 9:49 AM
Animal charity fear this lost puppy was abandoned Christmas gift
They are searching for his owners in the hope he just got lost.
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Dec 29th 2015, 10:36 PM
Watch: The world's first IVF puppies are pretty goddamn cute
It also could help eradicate heritable diseases in dogs, according to the researchers.
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Dec 10th 2015, 11:05 AM

Gardaí returned this bundle of stolen puppies to its rightful owner
The guards were only delighted to help.
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Oct 24th 2015, 11:18 AM

"Very sickly pups" dumped in Kilkenny woods
The animals had been where they were left for some time before they were discovered.
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Jul 9th 2015, 8:20 PM