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Employers should consider compassionate leave for bereaved pet owners, says Dogs Trust

Employers should consider offering compassionate leave to employees on the death of their pet according to Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare organisation. "We have launched our poignant ‘Not Just a Dog’ campaign to highlight the devastating ...

25 Jul 2022 at 14:25

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Govt outlines rules for Ukrainian refugees bringing pets to Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has outlined rules for Ukrainian refugees bringing their pets to Ireland. Ireland has so far accepted 10,000 refugees fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine, with an estimated 40,000 expected by the end ...

24 Mar 2022 at 13:15

National News

Irish animal lovers encouraged to support Ukrainians with pets in ISPCA statement

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has issued advice to Irish animal lovers on how to support Ukrainians and their pets. In a statement, the ISPCA condemned Russia's "horrific acts of war" in Ukraine and shared ...

15 Mar 2022 at 17:02

Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home after fleeing Ukraine with their owners

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Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

More than 600 pets have been brought to the Republic of Ireland since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. With the vast majority being cats and dogs, the pets and their 485 owners have made Ireland their new home. The Government confirmed ...

20 Apr 2022 at 11:08

Local News

Kitten Season 2022 – Neuter Now to Stop the Suffering

Spring is in the air and that can mean only one thing for the volunteers at Animals In Need – ‘Kitten Season 2022’ is fast approaching. This also means that it is vital that all pet cats over the age of 6 months are neutered and it is ...

26 Mar 2022 at 19:38

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Ban on dogs on Blue Flag beaches edges a step closer

Dogs could be banned from going on Blue Flag beaches in Donegal next year. Donegal County Council has this week published notice of its intention to bring forward new proposals to change the bye laws that apply to beaches. If ...

28 Aug 2022 at 13:00

National News

Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland asked to leave pets behind

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Ireland are being asked to leave their pets behind as the accommodation crisis sharpens this winter. It is understood that the Department of Integration has liaised with the Ukrainian ambassador ...

24 Nov 2022 at 20:17

National News

National: Ukrainian family living in remote Irish village 'desperate' to find lost turtle

A Ukrainian couple living in a remote Irish village are seeking help to find their lost turtle. According to a post shared to the Bonmahon Tidy Towns Facebook page, the family recently moved to Bonmahon, Co Waterford after ...

22 Aug 2023 at 12:56

National News

NATIONAL: 'Shake out your sheets' - Woman finds snake in bed and brings it to Garda station

A woman in Dublin was shocked last week as she found a snake curled up in her bed. The woman who doesn't own a pet snake was at her home in Dublin 8 when the shocking incident occurred, according to Shauna's Pet Shop in ...

13 Sept 2023 at 09:49

National News

IN PICTURES: Meet all the cute contestants chasing the 2023 Nose of Tralee crown

Ireland's most pawsome competition, the Nose of Tralee, is back for its 10th year and now 32 finalists from across the country are wagging their tails and purring with excitement as they ask for your votes. From over ...

02 Aug 2023 at 18:39

National News

'Please keep an eye out' - Animal rescue urges people to shelter pets and strays during cold spell

An Irish animal rescue is urging people to look out for pets and strays during the ongoing spell of cold weather. My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) called on people to help animals survive the low temperatures in the ...

17 Jan 2024 at 11:45

Plans submitted for Inishowen's first pet crematorium

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Plans for second pet crematorium in Donegal

Permission has been sought for a second pet crematorium in Donegal. This week, Donegal County Council received a planning application for a facility in Inch Island. Francesca McDaid has sought planning ...

16 Feb 2023 at 18:00

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