Family ‘Dogfished’ by Dachshund Doggy Dealer

20% of people who purchased a dog during lockdown collected him/her the same day Online search for buying a puppy has increased 400% 82% of those surveyed paid cash for their dog Dogs Trust Ireland is warning the public about the dangers of being ‘dogfished’ by unscrupulous ‘doggy dealers’ who are putting profits before the […]

Dogs Trust Issues Top Tips for Keeping your Dog Safe this Halloween

Dogs Trust research reveals that 52% of dogs are frightened by fireworks   Halloween and the period leading up to it can be a frightening and confusing time for many dogs. Fireworks tend to be sudden, unpredictable and bright and sadly this combination of effects can often have a profoundly negative impact on some dogs. […]

Dogs Trust offers FREE dog Microchipping Certificate Amnesty as part of National Chipping Week 2019

Today sees the launch of National Chipping Week, an annual nationwide campaign by Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity. Celebrity vet, Pete Wedderburn, also known as “Pete the Vet”, helped launch the campaign, which will run from the 12th – 18th of August in association with government approved microchipping database Fido. Since April 2016, […]

Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 Back In Seanad

Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, was disappointed that their proposed amendment to protect the welfare of Irish Greyhounds, which was included in the Agriculture Committees Report on the Greyhound Racing Bill last July, was not included in the Greyhound Racing Bill. However four senators, Senators Lynn Ruane, Frances Black, Grace O’Sullivan and Alice-Mary […]

Dogs Trust Launches “The Big Scoop Award” As Part Of Tidy Towns 2018

This year, as part of ‘The Big Scoop’ dog fouling awareness campaign, Dogs Trust is taking part in TidyTowns 2018 under the Special Award Category. The Big Scoop Award aims to encourage dog owners to take responsibility and pick up after their dogs, thus reducing the amount of dog poo being left in public spaces. […]

Dogs Trust Teaches Responsible Dog Ownership

Dogs Trust marks a monumental milestone for their Education team as they have successfully provided education workshops to 417,960 children and adults atross Ireland. The Education team has designed two age-specific programmes which offer free workshops, teaching children and adults about Responsible Dog Ownership and safety around dogs, in a fun and interactive way. The […]

Dogs Trust Launches Nationwide Campaign ‘The Big Scoop’

Dogs Trust Ireland launched “The Big Scoop” dog fouling awareness campaign which aims to encourage dog owners to take responsibility and pick up after their dogs, thus reducing the amount of dog poo being left in public spaces. In an effort to encourage communities across the country to tackle the issue of dog fouling in […]

Owners Joy As Missing Family Pet is Found

Chip Chip Hurray as the Microchip reunites a stray! Just over one year after Megan reported that her much loved German Shepard Elsa had gone missing; she received a phone call from Dogs Trust to say that a stray dog registered to her address had been brought in to their Rehoming Centre in Finglas. Elsa, […]

Dogs Trust launches new Online Clothing and Retail Store

Dogs Trust was delighted to welcome stylist and model Michele McGrath to their Rehoming Centre in Finglas to help launch their brand new online clothing and retail store. The quirky online store features a wide range of casual clothing and goodies designed with dog lovers in mind. The one-stop shop has everything from adults to […]

Dogs Trust Launches Ireland’s First Ever ‘Pupcake Day’

Today Dogs Trust is delighted to launch Ireland’s first ever ‘Pupcake Day’ taking place on October 6th 2017. Combining two of the greatest things in the world – cake & dogs, Dogs Trust are asking people all over the country to dust off their aprons and hold their own Pupcake Day bake sale in aid of Dogs Trust! […]

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