Animal Welfare

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Derby Festival 2023 - Derby Day - Epsom Downs Racecourse
Review of horse and greyhound fund will examine animal welfare issues 
In Budget 2024, horseracing received €76m and the greyhound industry €19m in government funding

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Dublin Zoo 'devastated' to announce death of second elephant from incurable virus
Dublin Zoo 'devastated' to announce death of second elephant from incurable virus
Zinda is the second elephant to die from suspected elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus following the death of Avani, aged eight, on July 1

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Man gored as Pamplona bull running festival begins
Man gored as Pamplona bull running festival begins
Five other participants in the Spanish bull run were hospitalised with trauma injuries, while the 37-year-old local man is thought to have suffered a gore injury to his palate

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Despair
Letters to the Editor: Government must explain delays in reforming mental health laws  
One reader highlights delays in promised legislation, while others address issues including animal welfare, bin charges, and Ireland's energy policy

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Small and exotic animals to be cared for in new rescue house in Dublin
Small and exotic animals to be cared for in new rescue house in Dublin
The DSPCA has seen the adoption rate of the small and exotic animals jump by 55% in the last 12 months

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Dublin Zoo 'deeply saddened' following deaths of two animals
Dublin Zoo 'deeply saddened' following deaths of two animals
An eight-year-old Asian elephant named Avani and a 28-year-old Bornean orangutan Riona died from unrelated illnesses

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Ireland has to stop facilitating Israel's war crimes in Gaza
Letters to the Editor: Ireland has to stop facilitating Israel's war crimes in Gaza
Readers respond to issues including conflict in the Middle East, the sentencing of a violent criminal, and funding for cancer services

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Time to heed Samia al-Atrash's words about the horrors in Rafah
Letters to the Editor: Time to heed Samia al-Atrash's words about the horrors in Rafah
Samia al-Atrash spoke to the 'Irish Examiner' of her pain as her family members, young and old, were destroyed in an Israeli bombardment. Her words have resonated with readers.

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

GardaĂ­ probe alleged animal welfare issues at Dublin Zoo
GardaĂ­ probe alleged animal welfare issues at Dublin Zoo
The new allegations follow a previous protected disclosure made by a whistleblower at the zoo in 2022 which were investigated but not upheld

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Kerry animal shelter seeking new home for 'abandoned' baby goat 
Kerry animal shelter seeking new home for 'abandoned' baby goat 
The kid was discovered alongside another goat who was found dead, under a thin layer of soil

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

West Cork couple complete mission to save dogs abandoned on islands off Hong Kong
West Cork couple complete mission to save dogs abandoned on islands off Hong Kong
A kayaking trip led to an extraordinary effort to neuter and rehome pets in a story that has parallels with the Wes Anderson movie 'Isle of Dogs'

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Greyhound Races at Kilcohan Park
Champion greyhound being offered for stud services in China
GardaĂ­ are investigating how a former British sprinter of the year ended up being offered for stud in the Far East

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Vermin in rented homes
More than 90,000 animals used for testing in Irish labs last year
Animal rights groups call for alternative ways to test products, which cause 'severe suffering' in animals

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling 
Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling 
Greyhound Racing Ireland's official records show that despite the 10-year ban, Michelle Connolly subsequently owned and raced greyhounds at Irish race meets for ten months following a court judgement

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

'They don’t deserve to be treated like that': The rescue centre saving sick and neglected animals
'They don’t deserve to be treated like that': The rescue centre saving sick and neglected animals
My Lovely Horse witnesses daily the cruelty to and neglect of dogs, horses and other animals. Founder Martina Kenny tells Liz Dunphy about the charity's work

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Animal cruelty and welfare concerns at 'unprecedented levels', charity warns
Animal cruelty and welfare concerns at 'unprecedented levels', charity warns
ISPCA has seen a 49.3% increase in dogs surrendered due to animal welfare concerns between January and the end of November last year

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

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Letters to the Editor: Broadband rollout is leaving rural Ireland disconnected
One reader queries the wait for fibre broadband in Waterford, while others consider issues including conflict in the Middle East, alcohol legislation, biodiversity loss, and abortion rights

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

'Unprecedented number' of dogs being abandoned and taken into shelters
'Unprecedented number' of dogs being abandoned and taken into shelters
The ISPCA says it rescued some 724 dogs between January and the end of August this year

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Ass good as it gets: Rescue donkeys Colin and Farrell living the high life in West Cork
Ass good as it gets: Rescue donkeys Colin and Farrell living the high life in West Cork
Donkeys named after Banshees of Inisherin star 'to say thanks for bringing so much attention to the plight of the donkey'

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Number of dogs entering pounds jumps as does number being euthanised 
Number of dogs entering pounds jumps as does number being euthanised 
Cork county saw the highest number of dogs being euthanised, with 66, followed by Co Wexford with 51, Galway county with 28 and Co Clare with 24

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

22/09/2021 ISPCA Chief Inspector Conor Dowling dur
Withdrawal of Cork veterinary inspector's puppy farm closure order 'highly unusual'
The ISPCA said it 'was not aware that the closure notice in question was withdrawn and does not support the decision.'

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Donkey work: Having your own real-life Jenny is no easy ride
Donkey work: Having your own real-life Jenny is no easy ride
Enjoying a moment of fame due to ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ donkeys can suffer neglect from owners unprepared for their care, something The Donkey Sanctuary is working to prevent

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Pony rescued from upstairs apartment in Listowel finds 'forever home' in Cork
Pony rescued from upstairs apartment in Listowel finds 'forever home' in Cork
Teddy, the Shetland pony is now 'living a life of luxury' on his own acre of land, after being adopted by a man living just south of the city

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

Cork horse-racing heiress accused of running 'red flag' puppy farm
Cork horse-racing heiress accused of running 'red flag' puppy farm
Anne Broderick had more than 80 breeding bitches and more than 200 dogs, kept in unsafe and unsanitary facilities, court heard

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Horse abandoned on Tipperary roadside takes 2nd place in Cork Summer Show competition
Horse abandoned on Tipperary roadside takes 2nd place in Cork Summer Show competition
In a post on Facebook, My Lovely Horse Rescue shared Woody's remarkable story

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Public urged to report animal abandonment following Galway donkey discovery
Public urged to report animal abandonment following Galway donkey discovery
Gillian Bird urged people to take note of car registration numbers, where possible, if they come across an incident of abandonment

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Voluntary groups battling to arrest decline in Irish wildlife population
Voluntary groups battling to arrest decline in Irish wildlife population
The cost of giving the animal veterinary care is a cause of concern for people who find injured wildlife, sais one volunteer

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Kerry farmer who lost more than 70 sheep to 'horrific' dog attack calls for bigger fines on owners
Kerry farmer who lost more than 70 sheep to 'horrific' dog attack calls for bigger fines on owners
Mr McCarthy has called for fines of "at least" €4,000 on owners who do not control their dogs

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

ISPCA rescues 200 more dogs this year compared to same period last year
ISPCA rescues 200 more dogs this year compared to same period last year
The animal welfare charity raised concerns over the effect changes in lifestyle at the end of covid-19 restrictions have had on pets

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Young pit bull terrier dog in harness
Irish Examiner View: Stringent enforcement needed on new dog laws
Earlier this week Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue brought proposals to the Cabinet on this matter which look promising

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Gandalf's absence barely steals the magic from Linda Martin's new dog shelter opening
Gandalf's absence barely steals the magic from Linda Martin's new dog shelter opening
Actor Ian McKellen, who was due to officially open the shelter in North Dublin, could not attend, leaving former X-Factor Louis Walsh to cut the ribbon

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

'Unforgivable': Eight-week-old pups with life-threatening virus abandoned in rubbish pile
'Unforgivable': Eight-week-old pups with life-threatening virus abandoned in rubbish pile
The puppies are both being treated with medication and it is hoped they will make a full recovery

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Authorities stage animal welfare day at Cork City halting site
Authorities stage animal welfare day at Cork City halting site
Those animals have since been removed from the field

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Pet pigs get the short straw
Irish Examiner view: Pet pigs get the short straw
Abandoned animals

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Retirements and a lack of newly qualified vets leave profession in crisis 
Retirements and a lack of newly qualified vets leave profession in crisis 
Vets are highlighting the urgent need for new veterinary schools to help tackle a recruitment and retention crisis in the profession, particularly in rural areas

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Close up of a cute funny jack russel terrier in the arms of a female veterinarian doctor. Healthy pets, profession concept
School for vets needed in Munster to address 'worrying' shortage 
With many vet practices throughout Ireland affected by the shortage, the problem is most worrying for remote and rural areas, campaigners say

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Nearly 300 animal deaths in Fota, Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park
Nearly 300 animal deaths in Fota, Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park
The deaths recorded at Fota Wildlife Park, Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park included sea lions, giraffes, cheetahs and ostriches; as well as endangered species such as a red panda, ring-tailed lemurs, and a chimpanzee

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

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Inspectors raise concerns over animal welfare at Dublin Zoo
National Parks and Wildlife Service inspectors highlighted issues with hygiene, animal isolation, and record-keeping

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
Cork group calls on people to report incidents of dogs being kept 'in awful conditions'
'Please call the guards and the ISPCA urgently if you know of dogs suffering in this heat'

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Greyhound Racing Ireland stops funds for rehoming programme
Greyhound Racing Ireland stops funds for rehoming programme
The rehoming process is to be paused indefinitely so long as cargo rates remain at their current high levels

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

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Healy Rae slammed for equating death of hares in coursing to 'roadkill'
Anti-coursing campaigners have slammed comments made by a TD that killing hares in coursing is the equivalent to accidental 'roadkill'.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

Dogs due to be put down in Munster pound saved following public appeal 
Dogs due to be put down in Munster pound saved following public appeal 
My Lovely Horse Rescue has been inundated with messages from people offering to adopt and foster the 14 dogs who were due to be put down on Friday

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Mink grown in fur farming.
Fur farming industry dealt a killer blow with passing of new bill 
It will now be illegal to breed, rear, or keep specified animals solely or primarily for the value of, or the manufacture of products from, their fur or skin

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Garda
'Gruesome discovery' as body of decapitated dog found in Dublin
Animal charity finds body of dumped animal in bin shed outside apartments

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

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