# Dogs

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# Animal Cruelty

Seven dogs had to be put down after being found in 'deplorable' conditions

The animals’ former owner was barred from owning any dogs.

30.7k

May 23rd 2017, 1:31 PM

# BORIS THE DOG

This puppy was one of three found in the back of a van at Dublin Port yesterday

The three dogs are now in the care of the DSPCA.

12.8k

May 5th 2017, 5:49 PM

# woof night

Nigel the chihuahua is going global after he was arrested for 'disorderly behaviour' in Armagh

Meet Nigel. He is not a good boy.

6.8k

Apr 20th 2017, 6:26 PM

# easter warning

Here's why your dog shouldn't eat chocolate

Dogs Trust has released a warning to pet owners this Easter.

38.9k

Apr 14th 2017, 9:00 PM

# purrfect timing

After spate of animal cruelty cases, Taiwan has decided to ban the eating of cats and dogs

Eating dogs is believed to boost male potency by some in the country.

9.2k

Apr 12th 2017, 4:19 PM

# chihuahuas

10 chihuahua Instagram accounts that will instantly ease your Sunday night Fear

These dogs are definitely the cutest things you will see today

10.7k

Apr 9th 2017, 8:00 PM

# illegal export

Gardaí seized more puppies at Dublin Port last night

The majority of the puppies are Labrador/Collie cross and are just 10 weeks old.

33.5k

Apr 2nd 2017, 4:03 PM

# Dublin Zoo

Over 100 animals die in Dublin Zoo in two years (including some critically endangered ones)

Giraffes, penguins and white rhinos are among the 108 animals to die at the zoo.

49.0k

Mar 12th 2017, 2:48 PM

# Animal Cruelty

Puppies found covered in urine and faeces with no access to food or water

The ISPCA has received over 53,000 calls in the past three years.

26.3k

Mar 12th 2017, 7:40 AM

# Best in show

Just 21 excellent dogs from this year's Crufts

So many Good Boys.

8.0k

Mar 10th 2017, 3:59 PM

# Court Case

Judge hits out at people who let 'dangerous dogs' roam around off-lead and un-muzzled

The comments were made at a hearing where a young boy was awarded €25,000 in damages after being bitten by a neighbour’s German Shepherd.

21.7k

Mar 8th 2017, 2:28 PM

# bork bork

9 Irish doggie daycares to follow that will brighten up your Facebook feed

Less Trump, more dogs.

12.2k

Feb 3rd 2017, 9:30 PM

# Wicklow Mountains

Dog walkers asked to stop using Wicklow Mountains after sheep killed

Similar calls were made in rural Kerry last August after 40 sheep were killed in on a West Kerry farm.

20.0k

Jan 16th 2017, 4:34 PM

# Animal Welfare

Woman fined after dog found with its mouth taped shut

She had claimed she did not have a proper muzzle for the dog.

30.2k

Jan 12th 2017, 12:37 PM

# you are not the father

A teenager had a very amusing reaction to her dog having black puppies

Get Maury on the phone.

11.5k

Jan 5th 2017, 8:22 PM

# barking up the wrong tree

You've heard of rescuing cats from trees but firefighters yesterday got a dog from a bush

The Jack Russell was freed in Finglas.

15.3k

Jan 2nd 2017, 3:55 PM

# Prancer

DSPCA renews appeal to public as Christmas present puppy is handed in already

His name is Prancer.

20.4k

Dec 23rd 2016, 6:05 PM

# Advent

11 tweets that perfectly sum up the relationship between dogs and advent calendars

DISASTER.

3.4k

Dec 2nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# dog breeders

'There's a lot of deceit and fraud coming from the puppy farm sector' - Charity criticises new guidelines

Proposed new guidlines for dog breeding have gone out to public consultation.

10.4k

Dec 1st 2016, 8:37 AM

# black beatles

Dogs are actually better at the Mannequin Challenge than humans are

So many obedient puppers.

4.7k

Nov 16th 2016, 2:33 PM

# Homeward Bound

Nearly 100 puppies sent from Dublin Port have been seized in the UK

The DSPCA said all the animals have been returned to Ireland and are currently receiving veterinary treatment.

19.0k

Nov 15th 2016, 4:07 PM

# me and me bird

This dog and his bird best friend are the nicest things on Instagram

Beautiful and pure. :’)

4.5k

Nov 14th 2016, 2:09 PM

# who let the dogs out

People were so worried about the fate of two pups 'arrested' in Finglas yesterday

But they’ve been reunited with their owner.

5.4k

Nov 7th 2016, 9:37 AM

# domestic terrierists

Two dogs 'arrested' in Finglas after chasing man on bike

After a trip to the pound, the dogs have been reunited with their owner.

38.9k

Nov 7th 2016, 8:45 AM

# Fireworks

Are you a dog owner? Here's some advice on keeping them safe this Halloween

With lots of loud noises going off, many people will be keeping a closer eye on their dogs and other pets.

16.3k

Oct 23rd 2016, 9:30 AM

# pupdate

Calling all dog lovers - River Island is now selling clothes for your pooches

Would you be well?

4.4k

Oct 14th 2016, 8:00 PM

# pugling

People are loving this guy's story about losing his pug, then ending up with two

This is not my dog.

5.9k

Oct 5th 2016, 8:15 AM

# worth millions

Illegal dog breeding on an industrial scale is turning Ireland into the "puppy farm capital"

Thousands of puppies worth hundreds of euros each are shipped to British ports every year.

17.4k

Oct 3rd 2016, 1:30 PM

# Rabies

Political activists have killed dogs, mounted them on a pole and paraded them in southern India

The protesters carried the pole with the dogs hanging by their legs through the streets of a town in Kerala state.

22.1k

Sep 27th 2016, 9:46 PM

# Animal Welfare

3,000 investigations into allegations of abuse of animals last year

The ISPCA also was involved in 35 prosecutions.

8.9k

Sep 26th 2016, 5:40 PM

# warning

Dog owners in Clare and Limerick warned about poisoned meat left along canal

Gardaí are advising owners to keep their dogs on the leash.

18.2k

Sep 20th 2016, 5:51 PM

# We want them

Designer puppies rescued from horsebox and van at Dublin Port

The dogs will now be looking for new homes.

28.2k

Sep 16th 2016, 3:36 PM

# 10 in the bed

This couple built a huge 'megabed' so their 8 rescue dogs could sleep with them

As you do.

6.7k

Sep 14th 2016, 8:34 PM

# jack russells

Wicklow man fined €625 for docking dogs' tails

Garda assistance was required to seize the dogs after the owner became “extremely hostile”.

23.6k

Sep 14th 2016, 2:22 PM

# doggie do

"She makes you less selfish": Life lessons learned from a rescue dog

Ireland’s first – and only – festival for dogs is on this weekend, so we asked dog lovers what they love about their pooch.

19.6k

Sep 8th 2016, 8:00 PM

# Dublin Port

Gardaí rescue five Pomeranian puppies from van on way to England

The van was seized for no insurance.

19.0k

Sep 2nd 2016, 12:58 PM

# dog cafe

Poll: Should dogs be allowed in pubs and restaurants?

Food officials are insisting that such businesses are in breach of legislation.

37.5k

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Aug 29th 2016, 11:08 AM

# puppy love

So many Irish people shared the most adorable tributes to their dogs yesterday

All hail #NationalDogDay.

7.1k

Aug 27th 2016, 10:25 AM

# england bound

DSPCA slams 'horrific' puppy trafficking after 23 dogs are seized at Dublin Port

The dogs are receiving veterinary care, after being found by gardaí.

13.7k

Aug 23rd 2016, 3:04 PM

# seized dog

'We're devastated': Man dies after being attacked by dog in England

David Ellam was trying to protect his own Yorkshire Terrier.

39.7k

Aug 16th 2016, 8:10 PM