NEWS FEATURE: Man's best friend more in need than ever.

Thousands of dog owners are breaking the law by refusing to pay for licences after charges were increased.

NEWS FEATURE: Man's best friend more in need than ever.
Thu, 20 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Sean O’Riordan and Georgina O’Halloran

Animal welfare groups have also called for the compulsory microchipping of animals because of a huge increase in the numbers being abandoned.

County council figures show a massive fall-off in the numbers of licences being renewed after the fee rose from €12 to €20.

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