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Significant increase in the number of dogs being abandoned in Limerick shelters

A LIMERICK-based animal sanctuary has said it has seen a “huge change” in the number of dogs being surrendered to shelters after the pandemic. Marion Fitzgibbon, a founding member of Limerick Welfare Animal, has raised concerns after experiencing a ...

27 Sept 2022 at 14:33

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Appeal to help frightened, nervous donkey that ‘wandered out of a forest’

A donkey which had been fending for himself in a forest is now being looked after by Donegal Donegal Sanctuary. The charity is now appealing for support as they face into a challenging winter caring for Sid and all the other animals in its care. ...

30 Sept 2022 at 11:33

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Dogs Trust Ireland welcomes decreasing numbers entering Irish dog pounds but still seeks foster homes

Despite recent figures reporting a decrease in stray and unwanted dogs entering Irish pounds in 2021, Dogs Trust Ireland fears the wave of ‘post-pandemic lock-down puppies’ is only being felt in recent months. Figures released show a 20% ...

12 Aug 2022 at 21:33

Jail term for man who poisoned neighbours’ cats

A man has been handed a jail term after admitting to poisoning his neighbours’ cats. Tristian Paul Pearson, 44, of West Street, Bargoed in South Wales, was given an eight-month suspended sentence for targeting family pets – Luna and ...

10 Aug 2022 at 17:11

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Kilkenny Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Kilkenny S.P.C.A) Annual General Meeting

Kilkenny Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Kilkenny S.P.C.A) will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm at the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny City. Members of Kilkenny S.P.C....

20 Sept 2022 at 22:33

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Tipperary-based animal rescue concerned as more people are giving up pets

Animal charity already seeing consequences of rising cost of living PAWS fears that this is the start of an animal welfare crisis caused by a rise in pet ownership rates colliding with cost-of-living pressures. The charity is ...

31 Jul 2022 at 09:33

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Kilkenny Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Celebrates 140 Years

This year, Kilkenny Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, one of Ireland's oldest animal welfare societies, celebrates its 140th anniversary. Founded in 1882 by the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde, the ...

26 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Badger cull protesters ambush Liz Truss at Tory leadership hustings

Liz Truss was ambushed by a group of badger cull protesters as she arrived for a hustings with Conservative councillors in London. The Tory leadership hopeful, fittingly dressed in black and white, was met by the ...

21 Jul 2022 at 15:27

PAWS Animal Rescue warns cost of living is leading to an animal welfare crisis

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PAWS Animal Rescue warns the rising cost of living is leading to an animal welfare crisi

PAWS Animal Rescue fears that Ireland is experiencing the start of an animal welfare crisis caused by a rise in pet ownership rates colliding with cost-of-living pressures. The charity is seeing an increase in ...

29 Jul 2022 at 14:33

UK ban on trade of ivory takes effect in ‘conservation victory’ for elephants

A near total UK ban on the trade of ivory has come into effect in an “important conservation victory” for the world’s elephants. The import, export and dealing of elephant ivory items of all ages – not only ...

06 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Kurt Zouma summonsed to appear before court over alleged abuse of pet cat

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Kurt Zouma charged with three offences over alleged abuse of pet cat

Kurt Zouma has been summonsed to appear before court in relation to a video which emerged in February of him allegedly kicking and slapping his cat. The West Ham defender will appear at Thames Magistrates’ ...

23 May 2022 at 21:03

Dame Joanna Lumley calls for inquiry into medical research involving animals

Dame Joanna Lumley has called for “kinder science” as she spoke out against animal testing for medical purposes. The Absolutely Fabulous star, patron of Animal Free Research UK, spoke at a reception in ...

23 May 2022 at 19:51

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