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Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock

A lamb that was rescued “just in time” from drowning in mud has been safely returned to his flock. The sheep was stuck in mud for several days before being spotted by a dog walker on August 7, and was then pulled to safety by the RSPCA and ...

17 Aug 2022 at 16:38

National News

Famous comedian joins campaign to save ex-Garda's dog from being put down

A world-famous stand-up comedian and actor has joined a GoFundMe campaign to save an ex-garda's dog from being put down. Former garda Donal Rodgers’ Jack Russell dog, Kim, was ordered by a court to be put down after she bit a woman while ...

15 Aug 2022 at 13:13

Arts & Entertainment

Chimpanzee celebrates milestone birthday at Belfast Zoo despite 2020 stroke

One of the oldest residents at Belfast Zoo has celebrated her 50th birthday. Chimpanzee Lizzie was born at the zoo in 1972 to parents Josie and Tommy. She currently shares her home with six other chimpanzees, including her daughters Kim ...

10 Aug 2022 at 10:32

Local News

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 ...

27 Sept 2022 at 13:50

National News

Irish charity issues appeal for donations to fund animal cruelty helpline

An Irish animal charity is issuing an appeal for donations to help fund the National Animal Cruelty Helpline. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) issued the appeal this week following the rescue of two ...

26 Apr 2022 at 11:33

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 ...

20 Apr 2022 at 11:08

National News

'Overwhelmed' dogs charity appeals for public support after 500 surrender requests

A dogs charity is appealing for public support after being "overwhelmed" with over 500 surrender requests since the beginning of the year. The call from Dogs Trust Ireland - which takes in and rehomes dogs from local authority ...

14 Mar 2022 at 10:44

Arts & Entertainment

PICS: Hollywood superstar spotted enjoying Irish tourist attraction

A well-known Hollywood superstar has been spotted under the watchful eye of a 'matriarch' meerkat in a County Wexford animal enclosure. The 21 Jump Street, Foxcatcher and Magic Mike actor, Channing Tatum, was spotted in Wells ...

12 Apr 2022 at 11:52

National News

Rabbit gets a 'grilling' from Gardaí after getting stuck in vehicle

Gardai have rescued a rabbit from an unusual spot after the animal hitched a ride. Clonmel officers located the rabbit yesterday (Thursday March 31) after it became stuck behind the grill of a vehicle. In a Facebook ...

01 Apr 2022 at 12:11

National News

In Pictures: Brazen bullock rescued from swimming pool after escaping nearby field

A young bullock who escaped from a local field and fell into a nearby swimming pool is “safe and well” after being rescued. Three crews from Paignton, Torquay and Exmouth Fire Stations were called late on Thursday ...

02 Apr 2022 at 14:18

National News

ISPCA asks people to sign petition urging European Commission to uphold animal testing ban

The ISPCA is asking people to sign a petition urging the European Commission to uphold and strengthen an EU ban on animal testing. The call comes following a 2020 decision by the European Chemicals Agency's ...

27 Jan 2022 at 14:43

National News

Animal welfare groups across Ireland to receive almost €4million in funding

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced funding of more than €3.7million to 98 animal welfare organisations nationwide. Minister Charlie McConalogue unveiled the funding on the ...

15 Dec 2021 at 10:21

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