LATEST: Number of horses and dogs surrendered or seized by the council in Tipperary

Tipperary County Council has issued an update on the number of horses and dogs surrendered or seized by the council n the Premier County so far this year. 

The data is contained in the Tipperary County Council Management Report which reveals that 21 horse queries were reported to the council which resulted in 26 horses being picked up as of November 18, 2024.

A total of 155 dogs were surrendered or seized by the dog wardens to 31/10/2024. Of these, 10 dogs were re-homed, 84 dogs were sent to Rescues and 21 dogs were reclaimed, and 34 were put to sleep.

The number of dog licences purchased to 31/10/2024 was 7,883. This represents an estimated 10% increase on licence purchases in 2023.

On October 1, 2024, it became illegal to import, breed, rehome or resell an XL Bully dog.

From February 1, 2025, it will be illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless the owner has a Certificate of Exemption. To get a Certificate of Exemption, the XL Bully must be licenced, microchipped and neutered.

The processing of the Certificate of Exemption is free of charge by the Local Authority. To date the Council has approved and issued 3 Certificates of Exemption.