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Over 300 dogs given up after Christmas as charity urges people to consider if they are 'dog ready'

Over 300 dogs given up after Christmas as charity urges people to consider if they are 'dog ready'

The charity is urging future dog owners to consider if they are truly 'dog ready'

Owners may be shortening pets’ lives by underestimating weight, charity warns

Owners may be shortening pets’ lives by underestimating weight, charity warns

Four in five owners (80 per cent) said they regularly feed treats or human food to their pet daily or several times per week.

Move underway to remove blanket pet bans in social housing, TD says

Move underway to remove blanket pet bans in social housing, TD says

Deputy Maeve O'Connell said pets are an important part of many families, and it is "deeply unfair" to force people to give up their pet to secure a home.

Animal charity warns dog owners their pets 'naturally resent' wearing clothes and jewellery

Animal charity warns dog owners their pets 'naturally resent' wearing clothes and jewellery

USPCA expands support for pet owners experiencing poverty

USPCA expands support for pet owners experiencing poverty

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

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

Dogs Trust issues hot weather warning for dog owners

Dogs Trust issues hot weather warning for dog owners

XL bully dog ban is disproportionate, say animal welfare charities

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

Stormont urged to introduce new regulations around pet breeding

Stormont urged to introduce new regulations around pet breeding

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

The Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group held a drop-in event at Parliament Buildings to talk to MLAs about their concerns.

Irish hamster charity advises owners to consider ‘ethical care’ approach

Irish hamster charity advises owners to consider ‘ethical care’ approach

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Hamster Info Ireland also offers a rescue and rehoming service for hamsters across the island.