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irishtimes. com > crime-law > courts > 04/15/2026 > retired-couple-who-abducted-neighbours-cat-and-tied-it-in-a-bag-jailed-for-animal-cruelty

Retired couple who abducted neighbour's cat and tied it in a bag jailed for animal cruelty

3+ hour, 11+ min ago  (564+ words) A retired couple who captured their neighbour's cat and tied it in a bag, before leaving it at a lake a few miles away, were jailed for three months for what a judge described as "cruel" and "horrendous" behaviour. Patrick…...

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irishtimes. com > world > middle-east > 03/15/2026 > animals-lebanon-providing-sanctuary-for-pets-whose-owners-forced-to-flee-air-attack

Animals Lebanon providing sanctuary for pets whose owners forced to flee air attack

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (704+ words) The war in Lebanon was about a week old and Animals Lebanon operations manager Reem Sadek (38) was on a mission to rescue six cats inside an area under Israeli evacuation orders. "The house was totally in a mess because of…...

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irishtimes. com > opinion > letters > 03/03/2026 > the-debate-over-pets-on-public-transport

The debate over pets on public transport

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (181+ words) The Irish Times The debate over pets on public transport Rathfarnham resident warns of safety risks and irresponsible ownership if pets are allowed on buses and trains Sir, " I am shocked to read dogs and cats may be allowed on…...

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irishtimes. com > ireland > 03/02/2026 > has-10-years-of-dog-tagging-improved-the-welfare-of-dogs

Has 10 years of microchipping improved the welfare of dogs?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1050+ words) This month marks the 10th anniversary of dog microchipping becoming mandatory in Ireland, but there is little praise bestowed on wider legislation protecting the country's most popular pets. Some refer to Ireland as the "puppy farm capital of Europe. It is…...

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irishtimes. com > opinion > 02/16/2026 > be-careful-of-your-cat-the-woman-said-something-in-me-snapped

Be careful of your cat," the woman said. Something in me snapped

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (765+ words) The Irish Times "Be careful of your cat," the woman said. Something in me snapped We love giving unsolicited advice, and we almost universally hate receiving it. It is the junk mail of human interaction Within 40 seconds, some woman comments:…...

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irishtimes. com > ireland > housing-planning > 01/28/2026 > the-rental-situation-needs-to-change-finding-a-home-for-people-and-their-pets-in-a-housing-crisis

The rental situation needs to change: Pet-owners struggle to find homes in a housing crisis

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1019+ words) The fate of family pets may seem a marginal issue given the scale of the housing crisis, but it matters hugely to those people affected. For James Keaty and Teresa Fernandez, home until very recently for themselves and their three…...

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irishtimes. com > crime-law > courts > 11/20/2025 > legal-dispute-between-ranelagh-neighbours-over-cats-toilet-habits-struck-out

Legal dispute between Ranelagh neighbours over cat's toilet habits struck out

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (468+ words) A court is the last place a dispute between neighbours should end up, said a judge who struck out a case on Thursday involving a dispute over a Dublin cat's toilet tendencies. Circuit Court Judge James Mc Court heard solicitor…...

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irishtimes. com > business > 06/30/2025 > supervalu-expands-into-pet-cover-in-bid-to-be-one-stop-shop-for-insurance

Super Valu expands into pet cover in bid to be "one-stop shop" for insurance

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (494+ words) Super Valu Insurance is expanding into the pet market in an attempt to become a "one-stop shop" for customers" cover as part of a strategic expansion of its insurance division. "There are about 500, 000 pet insurance policies in the country," said…...

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irishtimes. com > culture > books > 05/14/2025 > one-small-step-for-cat

One Small Step for Cat

11+ mon, 1+ day ago  (426+ words) One day in the afternoon, in summer, in Spain, Lilly was in her house with Nala the bunny. They were on a relaxing holiday in a little town near the coast. Lilly is a happy cat. She is very curious....

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irishtimes. com > technology > consumer-tech > review > 04/10/2025 > enabot-rola-smart-pet-water-fountain-review-useful-but-somewhat-costly-pet-drinking-bowl

Enabot Rola smart pet water fountain review: Useful but somewhat costly pet drinking bowl

1+ year, 5+ day ago  (914+ words) This device promises a stream of fresh water for your pet, with an app to control it, but the filter has to be replaced every two weeks. .. Enabot Rola smart pet water fountain review: Useful but somewhat costly pet drinking…...