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Animal charity calls for ban of sulky horse activity on public roads

The NSPCA wants the move to prevent further 'avoidable tragedies and ensure stronger protections for horses and the public'.

'Twenty is Plenty': Dogs Trust warns owners to rethink walks as temperatures rise

With temperatures set to climb in the coming days, Dogs Trust Ireland is reminding dog owners that 'Twenty is Plenty' when it comes to exercising dogs in warm weather

Statue would be ‘seal of approval’ for Dungarvan’s famous surfers

Seals are often spotted on a paddleboard fixed in the centre of Dungarvan.

Down with this sort of thing – Father Ted star calls for ban on fox hunting

Reptile expert warns over ‘surprising’ lack of regulation on exotic pets

Some animal movements to resume following bluetongue cases

Six-year-old girl asks Santa to bring her missing dogs home

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

A second temporary control zone has been established around the farm near Greyabbey.

Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Research carried out in Northern Ireland examined the views of children ages 10 and 11, and 16-year-olds.

Fota Wildlife Park announces birth of two meerkat pups

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

The young meerkats, born on October 16th, have been very active exploring their habitat.

Dentist given lifetime ban on owning animals in 'appalling case of animal neglect'

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Karen Saunderson (68) pleaded guilty to 10 offences contrary to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013

Dublin Zoo announces death of orangutan Leonie who lived at the zoo for over 40 years

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Dublin Zoo team leader Ciarán McMahon, who first met Leonie in 1995 as a young zookeeper, stresses that it is hard to put in to words what she meant to all at the zoo.

'Pure neglect': Carlow woman receives lifetime ban from owning dogs

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

An ISPCA inspector discovered three dogs at the woman's property, but one of them was already deceased

XL bully dog ban is disproportionate, say animal welfare charities

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

The six charities say the ban is 'overly broad' and lacks appropriate safeguards for existing owners

Baby orangutan born in Dublin Zoo is moved to monkey sanctuary in England

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Sibu Junior was born in Dublin Zoo but its mother was unable to feed the youngster.

Cheetah from Fota Wildlife Park dies at Edinburgh zoo after short illness

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Cleo, five, had only arrived at Edinburgh Zoo two months ago.

Dublin Zoo welcomes Aung Bo, its first bull elephant with tusks

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Dublin Zoo has welcomed Aung Bo, its first bull elephant with tusks, from Chester Zoo in England

‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

A British House of Lords committee said it is estimated around a third of veterinary medicines currently used in the region are at risk of discontinuation

Four donkey foals thrive in sanctuary home after rescue of abandoned mares

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Tweety, Milana, Sora and Bluebird are living at Donkey Sanctuary Ireland in Co Cork