DOGS Trust have issued a Hot Weather Warning for dog owners ahead of the return of the sunny weather. As temperatures are set to soar into the twenties, Dogs Trust have reminded owners of the dangers posed to dogs during warm weather. Dogs can’t handle the heat as well as people can and high temperatures […]
Donegal Collies in search of their forever families
Donegal County Council is making an urgent appeal to the community in search of new homes for three Collies. In a heartfelt social media post, the Council highlighted three dogs, each in need of a loving family and a stable environment. Among those seeking a new home is a male Collie, estimated to be between […]
Dog walkers are urged to avoid ‘extremely poisonous’ Rapeseed fields
IT is that time of year again where farmer’s fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, also known as Rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the midst of these fields to take a scenic photo, pet owners are reminded that Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs, especially in highly sensitive […]
Dog owners urged to keep pets under control
Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control especially during the lambing season when sheep are particularly vulnerable. The warning comes from Donegal County Council who advised owners not to let dogs loose in areas adjoining livestock fields. The Council said, “Many attacks are caused by dogs which escape and attack sheep […]
New regulations on dog control have to be backed up with enforcement
IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said the stronger regulations on dog controls that will go before Cabinet today will go some way to address the growing problem of dog attacks on livestock. “IFA had looked for a centralised database, larger fines and more dog wardens to enforce stricter controls. The authorities have been slow to […]
Owners urged to control dogs to avoid livestock attacks
Dog owners in Donegal are being urged to keep their dogs under control. An Garda Siochana Donegal issued a statement warning people of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured and not kept under effectual control. A spokesperson said, “With dog ownership comes responsibility. Secure your dog, have it microchipped […]