K-9 grooming Artane

21/10/2017

Dogs Trust Ireland

Dogs Trust Ireland

Today sees the launch of our Campaign. The campaign focuses on some of our long-term adorable residents who, through no fault of their own, just can’t seem to find a home. All the staff at Dogs Trust truly love and care for every dog at the centre but would love for them to go to their forever home. The team are desperately trying to find homes for these beautiful characters and know that there is a special someone waiting out there for each and every one of them! To find out more, please click: https://www.dogstrust.ie/theunderdogs/

21/10/2017

Dogs Trust Ireland

Dogs Trust Ireland

This weekend we are asking you to consider adopting one of . If you can't adopt, please share this post so as many people as possible can see their beautiful faces because we know their special someone is out there! To find out more about each dog, simply scroll down and click on their photos from this link: http://bit.ly/2zm03Mx Don't forget, we are open from 12-4pm on Saturday and Sunday if you are thinking of adopting a dog.

01/03/2014

Dogs Trust - Our K9 Kiosk is open for business!

Dogs Trust - Our K9 Kiosk is open for business!

You can pick up lots of different bits and pieces, such as collars, harnesses, dog bowls, water bottles, pencil cases, ball throwers.....

01/03/2014

Dogs Trust - Recycle and help raise funds for our puppies and dogs!

Dogs Trust - Recycle and help raise funds for our puppies and dogs!

Dogs Trust Ireland needs you to recycle old printer cartridges and old mobile phones to raise money for all of the puppies and dogs at our Dublin Rehoming Centre.

18/12/2013

Dog rescued from rubbish dump does something amazing

http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/dog-rescued-from-rubbish-dump-does-something-amazing-617560.html

This video illustrates the fantastic work that pet rescue centres do.

11/11/2013

Dogs Trust - Dogs Trust horrified at proposed Tail Docking and Dew Claw Removal laws

Dogs Trust - Dogs Trust horrified at proposed Tail Docking and Dew Claw Removal laws

Dogs Trust has had sight of draft Regulations to the otherwise excellent Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which permits tail docking of young pups and their dew claw removal without the use of anaesthetic or pain-relief by non-veterinary qualified persons.

12/09/2013

Dog returns to bus stop every day in bid to find owner

Dog returns to bus stop every day in bid to find owner

If you love your dog this will break your heart.

11/09/2013

Hey everyone! There are some spaces still available for the Dogs Trust microchipping clinic in UCD Veterinary Hospital this coming Saturday, which is being held from 10am - 2pm. Follow this link to book your space http://www.eventbrite.ie/org/4433751517
Share this post with your friends and family too - remember by getting your dog microchipped you have the assurance that should he/she become lost, they are more likely to be returned to you safe and sound!

Hey everyone! There are some spaces still available for our microchipping clinic in UCD Veterinary Hospital this coming Saturday, which is being held from 10am - 2pm. Follow this link to book your space http://www.eventbrite.ie/org/4433751517
Share this post with your friends and family too - remember by getting your dog microchipped you have the assurance that should he/she become lost, they are more likely to be returned to you safe and sound!

10/09/2013

DSPCA

Great news.....DSPCA are having a free microchipping day in St. Annes Park in Raheny, Saturday 21st September 2013 from 10am - 4pm. Register on www.dspca.ie

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

26/08/2013

Is this your dog? Gardaí rescued her from running into traffic

Is this your dog? Gardaí rescued her from running into traffic

‘Laurie’, as the gardaí are calling her, was found running in front of cars on Clontarf Road.

17/08/2013

Dogs Trust Ireland

Our FREE Micro chipping clinic is going really well today! Lots of dogs chipped for free. If you are interested in attending our next FREE clinic on Saturday 31st August please register your interest by eamiling '[email protected]' and we will see what we can do. It is fully subscribed at the moment but we are taking names and numbers for the cancellation list.

16/08/2013

Chinese zoo comes under fire after their 'lion' turns out to be a dog

Chinese zoo comes under fire after their 'lion' turns out to be a dog

Clearly inspired by Snoop Doggs transition to Snoop Lion, a Chinese zoo has been busted for trying to pass a Tibetan Mastiff off as their resident lion. The zoo in the People's...

02/08/2013

Sniffer dog Ralph finds €1.5m of he**in at Rosslare

Sniffer dog Ralph finds €1.5m of he**in at Rosslare

Officers from Revenue’s Customs Division, today seized 10.26kgs of he**in with a street value of around €1.54m at Rosslare Europort.

13/07/2013

Foster dog overcomes fear to save her new owner after his heart attack

Foster dog overcomes fear to save her new owner after his heart attack

Chuck Weintraub has fostered over a dozen dogs, but Cloe saved his life after alerting neighbors to his heart attack, though she's mostly afraid of people.

09/07/2013

DSPCA

The DSPCA are asking all pet owners to be particularly careful with their pets today. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water and shade. Avoid long car journeys and do not leave your dog in the car even for a short time as the temperatures will get very hot.

Pets can easily over heat so if necessary move rabbits hutches into the shade and keep water bottles filled.

Avoid walking your dogs in the heat of the day and avoid tarmac paths as they can get extremely hot and can burn the pads of the feet – if its too hot for you to walk on in bare feet it’s too hot for your dog!

If there are horses in fields near you check to see if they have water (it could be a stream or a water feeder). If you think they don’t have access to water arrange to have a bucket brought to them in and contact us at [email protected] with the location. This will help them until we can arrange to get to the site.

05/07/2013

Dogs Trust Ireland

Hi folks! There's a heat wave predicted. Please please please take care of your puppies and adult dogs. Lots of water bowls, buckets if needed and don't leave them in a car, even for a minute. Have a lovely safe weekend x

04/07/2013

BreakingNews.ie

Remember Ollie the sniffer dog who sniffed out €300k worth of drugs in Shannon Airport on Tuesday? http://brne.ws/agc

Well his friend Barney, pictured, has lead customs officers to €20,000 of cash at Dublin Airport.

Worth a few extra doggy biscuits, we think.

http://brne.ws/aim

18/06/2013

DSPCA

Hi, great news we have to date rehomed 9 dogs and 4 cats through our new St. Anne's Park Information Centre. If you are looking for a dog or cat and you live on the Northside of Dublin drop in on Saturday or Sunday 10am - 4pm and we can talk you through what we have in the centre in Rathfarnham.

30/05/2013

DSPCA

What a fab day we are having in Dublin today, Remember in warm weather to give your animals plenty of water and shade from the sun and NEVER leave your dog unattended in a car. Be aware, keep them safe and enjoy the sunshine :)

24/05/2013

May - Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine

May - Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine

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24/05/2013

DSPCA

DSPCA launches Great Irish Dog Walk

The DSPCA today announced details of a major new fund raising initiative the “DSPCA Great Irish Dog Walk”. The fundraiser will see the largest number of dogs ever gathered together in one location in Ireland. 5,000 dogs and their human families will “Stand up and Walk” in the Phoenix Park on 28th September 2013 to take part in the 3k walk.

The DSPCA Great Irish Dog Walk is being organised as a family event to raise much needed funds for the charity which is Ireland’s largest and longest established animal welfare organisation. The DSPCA estimate there are currently over 5,000 animals neglected, starving or homeless at any one time in Dublin city alone. Funds raised from this event will help the DSPCA to assist these animals, who have no voice of their own.

Commenting Brian Gillen, DSPCA CEO, said “This is the first time a dog walking event of this scale will take place in Ireland. It has a dual purpose to raise funds to assist the DSPCA carry out its rescue and animal welfare services as well as highlighting and encouraging responsible pet ownership. The public have and continue to play a very important role in the work of the DSPCA whether it is through fund raising or raising the alarm by reporting animal neglect and cruelty cases”.

The DSPCA is also hoping to attract a number of event sponsors and is pleased to announce that it is receiving support from Dubarry of Ireland. Commenting Michael Walsh, Marketing Director of Dubarry said, “We are proud to support this year’s Great Irish Dog Walk. Given Dubarry of Ireland’s proud outdoor and leisure affinity, we are very happy to support the work carried out by the DSPCA. Their work helps animals across Dublin to find a home and be treated with care. With over 5,000 dogs and 12,500 people set to take part in the walk this year, it is an event that the whole family can get involved in”.

Dog owners who wish to take part in the DSPCA Great Irish Dog Walk on Saturday 28th September 2013 at the Phoenix Park can register on line at www.dspca.ie or by downloading an application form and posting it to the Great Irish Dog Walk, DSPCA, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Registration is €10 per dog and all dogs must be on a leash with rules and regulations applying to the event.

http://www.dspca.ie/greatirishdogwalk

22/05/2013

DSPCA

DSPCA Welcomes Passing of Animal Welfare Bill

Wednesday 22 May 2013: The DSPCA, Ireland's largest and longest established animal welfare organisation, today welcomed the passing of the Animal Health & Welfare Bill into law. The legislation will replace the outdated Protection of Animals Act 1911 and will see the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs effective from 2016 onwards.

According to the DSPCA the new animal welfare legislation will improve the rights of animals, will make animal owners more accountable, will increase the powers of seizure of animals in neglected situations, allow for prevention of cruelty in numerous situations and increase the penalties for convictions. In particular it will provide for the appointment of authorised officers directly by the Minister for Agriculture and those officers will be legally empowered.

Commenting Brian Gillen, CEO, DSPCA, said “The introduction of modern Animal Welfare legislation will reduce the unnecessary suffering on animals as authorities now have the backing of appropriate legislation. This is particularly important with regard to trafficking of animals which remains a significant issue in Ireland. In those cases, where trafficking is suspected, we will now be able to trace the source of those engaged in this cruel trade and prosecutions will be possible”.

On an average day the DSPCA receives over 400 calls to its emergency and cruelty line which is up by 150 a day on 2012. So far this year the DSPCA has seen an increase in the numbers of calls it receives each day with calls concerning animal cruelty increasing by 60%.

Established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals, the DSPCA is Ireland's largest and longest established animal welfare organisation. Its primary role is the prevention of cruelty and neglect through the provision of homing, rescue and care services for injured and sick animals. The DSPCA is a leading advocate for animal welfare and works closely with the Gardai and the Fire Rescue services.

13/05/2013

DSPCA

10/05/2013

DSPCA

Please note it is not always possible to give updates on the animals in this album on Facebook. If you recognise any of the animals featured in this album please contact the DSPCA directly on 01-4994700 or email [email protected]. If you are interested in giving a home to one of our rescued animals please go to http://www.dspca.ie/AdoptaPet. Alternativley please contact the of the Adoption Team on 01-4994710 or email [email protected]

10/05/2013

DSPCA

Friday 10 May 2013: The DSPCA has today announced details of Microchip 2016. The campaign, launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, will see 2,016 puppies and dogs microchipped free of charge by the DSPCA at locations across Dublin in the coming weeks. These events will begin on Saturday 18th May in the DSPCA premises in Rathfarnham and details of other locations and dates can be found on www.dspca.ie.

03/05/2013

‘Ralph’ the dog sniffs out drugs worth €190,000 at Rosslare Europort

‘Ralph’ the dog sniffs out drugs worth €190,000 at Rosslare Europort

Two Lithuanian nationals have been arrested after he**in and amphetamines were found.

01/05/2013

Galway locals save dog from drowning

Galway locals save dog from drowning

Onlookers pull together to save pooch trapped in Claddagh Basin.

28/03/2013

New rules to require microchips for all dogs

New rules to require microchips for all dogs

New regulations are to be introduced requiring all dogs to be microchipped.

19/02/2013

"Why does my dog itch after grooming?"

Some dogs itch as people would after they have shaved their legs or “other” areas. Another reason is the dog came into the studio severely pelted (matted to the skin solid) and the groomer had to use a very short blade to get under that matting to be able to lift it away from the skin. Owners are responsible for the regular in home brushing of their pets to maintain their coats so a dog groomer can do a cute clip. Sometimes puppies itch because it is their first grooming, or they have never had certain procedures done on them such as ear hair removal in the ca**l. Your pup will shake its head. Discourage your dog from scratching or shaking its head, as he or she will cause irritation and scabbing if left unattended.

Before going to Groomers, do NOT feed your dog and take your dog for a walk prior to leaving home. It is very normal for your dog to shake when coming into a dog salon, they are smart and know what is coming, and love to put on a "show" for their owners, but once inside they know the drill, and are quite content with us once the owner leaves. You are best to just "hand off" your dog and NOT to make a big deal about leaving your dog. Your dog will pick up on your anxiety and it will be harder on him or her.

19/02/2013

"When should my puppy have its first professional grooming?"

Grooming on your pup should start at 10 weeks of age (after second vaccination), to let the pup become acquainted with the sounds of the studio environment, noises such as dryers, blasters,and other dogs etc. Your groomer will teach you the proper way to brush and handle your puppy. These techniques started early will imprint on your pup. The first 6 months of life for a dog is like the first 5 years for a human. It is very important to start them early. We recommend a grooming session every month for the first 4 months. With both you and your groomer working hand in hand doing the same things at home as the groomer would in the studio the pup will take everything around him or her in stride and make it a pleasant experience and not a traumatic one, this in turn makes grooming your pet at home easy for your pup, you and the groomer. Once your dog is conditioned for grooming, regular grooming is required every 2 months for life.