Kildare Gardaí issue warning to dog owners about lambing season
It's an offence for a dog to 'worry' livestock
An Garda Síochána Kildare are reminding dog owners of the legislation around handling dogs in public.
A Kildare Garda spokesperson said:
"As we are now in the middle of lambing season - we kindly remind all dog owners to keep their pets on leads near sheep.
"Even the gentlest of dogs can cause stress which may result in injury or loss of lambs.
"Every year there are incidents where dogs are destroyed following attacks on livestock, most often sheep.
“This is extremely distressing for all involved and we would encourage dog owners to keep dogs under control and to be aware of the regulations and laws.
"Remember - there is an offence under law with respect to ‘worrying of livestock by a dog.'"