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Retired Monaghan couple given jail terms for "horrendous and unspeakable" cruelty to neighbour's cat
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (121+ words) The Irish Independent Couple in their sixties immediately lodged appeals to their respective sentences A retired couple were handed jail terms for their "cruel, horrendous and unspeakable" cruelty to their next door neighbour"s cat who they stole and left…...
Cat stuck on roof of Meath pub for five days climbs to safety after after dramatic rescue operation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (403+ words) Cat stuck on top of a pub in Trim for five days climbs down after 12 fire fighters respond A cat that had been stranded on the roof of Kiely's Pub in Trim, Co Meath sparked a dramatic rescue effort involving…...
Louth volunteers appeal for support after radio cat cull debate sparks outrage
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) The Irish Independent Volunteers from Feral and Stray Cats Dundalk Volunteers from an animal welfare group in Louth are calling for better education and public support to help them in their work with feral stray cats, many of which have…...
New adoption packs are the paw-fect way to celebrate "Gotcha Day" for Dundalk Dog Rescue dogs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (128+ words) The Irish Independent Robin, who was recently rehomed from Dundalk Dog Rescue, with his adoption pack sponsored by Pet Bliss. Picture: Dundalk Dog Rescue/Facebook Getting a new dog is a major milestone, especially when it"s a rescue and…...
Elderly collie found by Clare charity living in shed with tumour given happy ending with forever family
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (391+ words) Pumpkin has now found a permanent spot in Michael and Caroline'shearts - and on their sofa PIC CREDIT: Clare Animal Welfare An elderly collie who had been living in a shed has been given her happy ending as she found a…...
Funding for Clare animal welfare charity halved while national grants hit record high
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (111+ words) The Irish Independent Horses under the care of Burren Animal Rescue. Image: Burren Animal Resue via Facebook Animal welfare groups in Ireland will share record government funding in 2026, but one Clare charity has warned its grant has been slashed by…...
Galway animal charities benefit from "250k in government funding
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (412+ words) A puppy with one of MADRA's volunteers. Approximately "249, 800 has been allocated to Galway animal welfare charities by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine this year. This funding has been split across eight animal welfare organisations in Galway, with…...
Is pet insurance worth it? How to weigh up the pros and cons, and choose the right policy
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) Unexpected vet bills can be a source of stress and put strain on household finances, so it may be worthwhile to consider getting pet insurance. "I'm now looking at buying my first apartment, which I. .. We all love our furry friends,…...
Winning prizes is nothing new for her. She's beautiful' " Maine Coon cat Quevaga nabs top spot at Dublin Cat Show
1+ year, 1+ day ago (526+ words) Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos Judges inspect the feline hopefuls. .. it's nothing new for her. She is a beautiful cat. She was shown in the UK when she was younger, but since Covid, we have. .. Cat lovers got the purrfect…...
DSPCA shelter at full capacity, with nearly 250 animals now waiting for adoption
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has said it is now at full capacity, with almost 250 animals in its care waiting for adoption. These animals include 120 dogs, 63 cats, 43 rabbits, 13 guinea pigs, two snakes and two donkeys....