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Thursday 24 September 2020
Gardaí are aware of an increase in the number of dog thefts.
Gardaí are investigating a number of the incidents since lockdown began.
The dogs are now in the care of the DSPCA.
The DSPCA fears people will return these pets when work and school routines go back to normal.
The new regulations also require all adverts to include microchip numbers.
The dogs were seized by Revenue over the weekend.
Nine of the 12 dogs have raced in the last month
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The puppies were found concealed among furniture in a van.
The Shih Tzu was found collapsed in west Dublin last week.
The four dogs were not microchipped and did not have the proper documentation.
So far this year the DSPCA has taken in 1,389 cats and kittens.
The DSPCA is looking to locate the cat’s owner.
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DSPCA inspectors and gardai were about to break the car windows when the owner returned to his vehicle.
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The two dogs, a Labrador and a German Shepherd, were found tied up outside Ashtown dog pound.
Revenue officers seized five puppies at Dublin Port yesterday.
It is understood that about 12 birds escaped the enclosure.
The DSPCA wants to remind people that their pet is a member of the family and “not a disposable item”.
A video has emerged online of a man riding a horse through a Dublin pub.
The DSPCA’s veterinary team said Victoria is “very lucky” to be alive.
The three dogs are now in the care of the DSPCA.
The majority of the puppies are Labrador/Collie cross and are just 10 weeks old.
The “feisty feline” has been passed over to the care of DSCPA.
The animals were not microchipped nor did they have pet passports.
His name is Prancer.
The puppies, seized yesterday, will not be rehomed before Christmas, the DSPCA has said.
The puppies were seized in Holyhead and returned to Dublin, where they are now being cared for in temporary foster homes.
The DSPCA said all the animals have been returned to Ireland and are currently receiving veterinary treatment.
The DSPCA has re-homed over 900 cats and kittens to date in 2016, an increase on previous years.
With lots of loud noises going off, many people will be keeping a closer eye on their dogs and other pets.
The dogs will now be looking for new homes.
The van was seized for no insurance.
The dogs are receiving veterinary care, after being found by gardaí.
It is the first conviction of its kind under new legislation.
Daytime seizures can result in a very quick gathering of a hostile mob.
The things he must have seen!
Fortunately, it wasn’t poisonous. So much for driving all the snakes out of Ireland…
The DSPCA has some simple advice.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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