Animal Welfare

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

State set to oppose injunction from animal welfare groups on XL bully dog ban

State set to oppose injunction from animal welfare groups on XL bully dog ban

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

The ban on XL bully dogs is due to come into force on February 1st.
Starving ex-racehorse found covered in sores and tied to fence at fair

Starving ex-racehorse found covered in sores and tied to fence at fair

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Inspectors from the ISPCA rescued the 7-year-old horse called Dash at the Ballinasloe Fair in October.
Election 2024: ISPCA calls for people to 'make their voices count' for animal welfare

Election 2024: ISPCA calls for people to 'make their voices count' for animal welfare

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

ISPCA chair, Dr Pete Wedderburn, said people should ask candidates where they stand on animal welfare when they come to their door.
Filthy dog with '12-inch dreads' could not walk straight after living in cage, court told

Filthy dog with '12-inch dreads' could not walk straight after living in cage, court told

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Rosemary Costello, of Glenties Park, Finglas, avoided jail but was fined €150 after pleading guilty to neglecting her dog
Cheetah from Fota Wildlife Park dies at Edinburgh zoo after short illness

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.
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.
Waterford ISPCA inspector on welfare, workload and lasting love

Waterford ISPCA inspector on welfare, workload and lasting love

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

ISPCA Senior Inspector, Alice Lacey, talks with the News & Star about the challenges of the role, the changes in legislation and one of the welfare cases that will always hold a special place in her heart
Major protest planned outside factory over 'abhorrent' horse abuse footage

Major protest planned outside factory over 'abhorrent' horse abuse footage

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

The abuses were uncovered in the RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired on Wednesday night
Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Serious animal welfare abuses were uncovered in an RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired on Wednesday night.
Minister to introduce regulations to ban use of electric dog collars

Minister to introduce regulations to ban use of electric dog collars

Tue, 07 May, 2024

The move follows months of “significant consultation” on this serious welfare issue, he told RTÉ radio’s Today Show.
Livestock export ban makes progress despite Northern Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite Northern Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill applies to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses
Four donkey foals thrive in sanctuary home after rescue of abandoned mares

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

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