Large number of pets being surrendered to Dogs Trust
Almost 400 dogs have been surrendered by their owners to Dogs Trust since Christmas. The pet charity says it’s a 33 per cent increase from the same period last year. Some of the reasons for dogs being given up include behavioural issues and not having time to…
No more dog days on Blue Flag beaches
Questions are being asked over how a proposed dog ban on Donegal’s Blue flag beaches is going to be policed. Dogs could be prohibited from going on Blue Flag beaches in Donegal next year, as new proposals could be brought forward to change the bye laws that apply to…
Concern over dogs without leads in Gleniff Horseshoe area of north Sligo
Dogs without leashes are again a concern for sheep farmers, this time in a scenic area of north Sligo. The issue has most recently arisen in the Gleniff Horseshoe area near Ballintrillick, where people have been out walking with dogs that are not on a leash. It’s also an issue…
Calls for dog baiting to be made illegal
A Sligo Councillor who previously defended fox hunting by horses and hounds is now calling for the practice of dog-baiting to be made illegal. Dog baiting involves foxes, hares and rabbits being flushed out of dens by Terrier dogs, with lurcher dogs then chasing and killing the animals. At last…
North Sligo sheep farmer Andy McSharry says ‘No’
Andy McSharry was a guest on the Friday edition of ‘North West Today’ during the course of his interview with John Lynch, Andy gave an account of how after he came across two walkers and dog (that was off a lead) on his land he fired two warning shots in…
Buying dogs online could be banned under stricter dog control measures
Buying dogs online could be banned under stricter dog control measures. A public consultation on a review of the current rules has been launched and people are being asked to give their opinion. Other issues like dog fouling and controlled breeds will also be considered. Leitrim farmer and IFA National…
Dog attacks on sheep increasing
The IFA wants stronger action to be taken to deal with the ongoing problem of marauding dog attacks on sheep flocks. IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey says that with the darker evenings and nights this time of year, dog attacks increase He says some of these attacks have been…