PETS are good for the physical and emotional health of people, young and old, it was claimed yesterday.

THE Government has been accused of dragging its heels in destroying Ireland’s shameful reputation as Europe’s puppy farm capital.

MORE THAN 20,000 pets are being put down each year at a cost of €2 million to taxpayers.

MAN’S best friend really does have a dog’s life around this time of year. Some dogs won’t even get to see Christmas, put down because their owners don’t want them messing up the place.

Gunmen in a troubled Kingston neighbourhood killed three men and firebombed five houses yesterday, Jamaican police said.