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season eatings

Avoid the pudding, cake and mince pies - DSPCA issues advice for a pet-safe Christmas

25 Dec 2024

6.6k

adopt don't shop

DSPCA urges public to adopt from rescue centres and avoid 'staged' puppy farms for Christmas

23 Dec 2024

10.3k

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Appeal for information after horse found dismembered in skip bags in South County Dublin

18 Oct 2024

10.2k

not just for christmas

DSPCA urges people not to buy a pet instead of an engagement ring this Christmas

21 Dec 2023

9.6k

Mansion House

Lord Mayor says welfare has 'never been an issue' as animals return to Mansion House live crib

9 Nov 2023

11.3k

feline friends

Dog behaviourist: You can learn to speak cat - here are some tips

Suzi Walsh

3 Jul 2023

17.2k

Courts

Four people to appear in court after 38 dogs found in inhumane conditions in Citywest

30 Mar 2023

15.7k

flemish giant

DSPCA issues appeal for owner to come forward after giant rabbit found

21 Mar 2023

19.4k

Animal Welfare

Over 100 dogs currently on waiting list to be surrendered to DSPCA

30 Jan 2023

24.7k

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DSPCA seeking more volunteers due to 'concerning' surge in surrendered pet rabbits and dogs

22 Nov 2022

18.4k

FactCheck

Debunked: Is it potentially dangerous to give dogs ice during high temperatures?

28 Jul 2022

3.9k

animal safety

Here's how to keep your pets safe and cool during the hot weather

16 Jul 2022

20.3k

Investigation

Gardaí investigating second discovery of decapitated animal in south Dublin

1 Apr 2022

29.6k

Investigation

Garda investigation after dog found decapitated in south Dublin

29 Mar 2022

36.2k

climate conscious

DSPCA 'steps away' from fundraiser after concerns raised over impact of NFTs

8 Feb 2022

18.9k

dog is for life

'Do your research' before choosing to get a pet this Christmas, DSPCA says

18 Dec 2021

10.7k

puppy farms

Public warned not to buy puppies this Christmas as some farms 'churning out' hundreds of dogs

4 Dec 2021

39.0k

Citywest

Dozens of animals - including dogs, cats, parrots and a snake - seized by gardaí in Dublin

2 Dec 2021

26.3k

Ducklings

100 ducklings rehomed by charity after short-lived social media trend

26 May 2021

24.2k

Wild Horses

If we want to protect urban horses, we need to work with their owners

Claire Owens

27 Mar 2021

23.4k

dspca

Second batch of puppies recovered at Dublin Port in 24 hours

9 Oct 2020

27.7k

Seized

Six puppies destined for the UK seized by Revenue at Dublin Port

8 Oct 2020

35.6k

dognapping

Stolen to breed: Criminals stealing thoroughbred dogs 'to make quick cash' by breeding them

9 Aug 2020

44.6k

dognapping

There is no 'dognapping epidemic' - but gardaí warn pet owners to be vigilant

30 Jul 2020

37.2k

dspca

Thirty-three dogs seized by gardaí at Dublin port

4 May 2020

69.4k

dspca

People advised to 'think twice' before getting new pet during time of social distancing

28 Mar 2020

34.1k

Animal Welfare

'A step in the right direction': From 1 February it will be illegal to sell a puppy less than 8 weeks old

9 Jan 2020

88.2k

Dublin Port

DSPCA investigating after 12 greyhounds found in back of van going to Spain

17 Dec 2019

11.9k

Seized

Twelve Irish-trained greyhounds discovered in cages with no food or water at Dublin Port

16 Dec 2019

41.1k

Puppies

Six Cocker Spaniel puppies seized by DSPCA and Revenue at Dublin Port last night

19 Aug 2019

26.9k

Animal Cruelty

Dog dies after being 'eaten alive' by maggots in case of severe neglect in Dublin

16 Jul 2019

76.7k

Revenue

Foxhound and 3 lurchers seized at Dublin Port

20 Dec 2018

16.3k

careless whisker

Rescue centres under strain by huge influx of kittens after heatwave prolonged cat mating season

15 Dec 2018

14.6k

FELINE LUCKY

Cat climbed into car engine in Dublin and ended up in Offaly

9 Nov 2018

25.8k

Heatwave

The DSPCA have been sharing videos of their staff feeding ice-pops to horses and pigs

2 Jul 2018

2.2k

Advice

Gardaí and DSPCA warn dog owners to be careful after dog left in hot car found 'in distress'

28 Jun 2018

21.7k

hot dogs

We could be heading into a heatwave - here are some tips on keeping your pets cool and happy

23 Jun 2018

16.6k

Animal Cruelty

'The worst case of mange seen in years': DSPCA appeal for information about abandoned dogs

22 Jun 2018

21.3k

Dublin Port

'It's illegal and they'll be seized': DSPCA condemns transport of puppies without passports to UK

Updated 7 Jun 2018

15.7k

escapees

Appeal for help after a dozen exotic birds escaped Dublin aviary during Storm Emma

5 Mar 2018

17.8k

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