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Ireland’s 'ideal dog' revealed as Dogs Trust warns owners must take commitment seriously
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One dog, who matches all the preferred characteristics but has received little interest from potential adopters, is Decker
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Vet issues spring warning for all dog owners
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Spring is finally here - but with the sunshine comes a new danger for all dog owners.
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Dogs Trust reveal hundreds of people contact them to give away their pooches after Christmas
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The charity is urging people to consider if they’re 'dog ready' before taking the plunge and getting a pet.
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Grief of losing a dog 'as painful as losing a family member'
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Dogs Trust Ireland unveiled ‘The Big Paws’ an initiative encouraging dog lovers to take part in a remembrance walk to honour dogs that have passed away
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Housing rules forcing dog owners to choose between their homes and their pets
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Dogs Trust is calling for legal changes to ensure that renters can keep their pets when they move home
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Animal charity issues serious warning for dog owners ahead of Halloween
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A new study has provided an insight into how canines can suffer around the holiday season as a result of fireworks and other festive traditions
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Dog charity issues warning to pet owners ahead of hot weather
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The fatality rate arising from canine heatstroke can be as high as 93 percent, while flat-faced breeds are considered at greater risk
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Gardaí advise what to do if you find a struggling dog locked in a car during heatwave
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Many videos circulated online show people smashing windows of strangers' cars to free a dog who is locked in a car and visibly struggling during very high temperatures
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Number of dogs poisoned by chocolate in Ireland soars as Easter warning issued to owners
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It is not just chooclate that the charity is urging owners to be wary of over Easter
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Dogs Trust issues welfare warning to owners in lead up to Halloween celebrations
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41 per cent of survey respondents said that their dogs cower, hide or shake when they hear or see fireworks
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Maia Dunphy and Holly Carpenter launch Dogs Trust charity walk in memory of lost pets
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'We believe it is hugely important to acknowledge and celebrate the role dogs play in our lives'
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Dogs Trust: Animal shelters in Ireland in a 'crisis' made worse by housing and cost of living crises
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Dog shelters and pounds all over the country are struggling with the amount of surrendered animals that people are asking to be put into their care.
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Valentine's Day appeal to keep canine couple together
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Desperately ill dogs mend each other’s broken hearts after bonding in kennels
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Kildare vet nurse and dog raising funds for Dogs Trust amid 'difficult' crisis
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For the month of October she put on her boots and got walking with her dog PJ to do the 99k for canines walking challenge organised by Dogs Trust.
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Urgent appeal for Irish foster homes after 54 puppies handed to Dogs Trust in less than three weeks
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A litter of eight 10-day-old puppies were among those surrendered, with the small dogs needing around-the-clock care
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Dogs Trust Ireland calls for an end to greyhound racing as they slam 'unnecessary cruelty'
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Statistics from Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) show that 2,146 greyhounds suffered injuries and 715 greyhounds were killed at Irish tracks, between 2015 and 2020
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Happy ending for dog that suffered horrific injuries after being tied to back of car and dragged along road
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Doodles was found by a member of the public who had witnessed the incident traumatised and cowering in a ditch
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Funnyman PJ Gallagher tells of devastation after death of dog and backs campaign for leave for workers after death of pets
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The comedian is backing a campaign by Dogs Trust which asks bosses to give leave to workers who are grieving over a pet
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When is it safe to walk your dog in heatwaves as Ireland burns in 30C?
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The highest temperature ever was 33.3C detected at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887 and while that may not be surpassed just yet, we'll still be left boiling in highs of 32C
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Irish dog owners warned of three lesser known toxic threats to dogs this Easter
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Eating the bulbs, flowers or even drinking water from the vase can have similar effects to eating chocolate
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Dogs Trust says hundreds of dogs have been sent back to them since Christmas
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On average, Dogs Trust received eight dogs per day from Christmas Day to the end of January
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Dogs Trust Ireland report over 2,000 requests for surrenders as they outline what to consider before getting a dog
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A noticeable jump in requests was seen as people began to return to offices in September
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Rescued puppy farm dogs receive toys for the first time in heartwarming Dogs Trust video
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“With everything they’ve been through, it was amazing to watch their curious, excited and hopeful reactions to their first ever cuddly toy”
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DSPCA hail quick thinking fisherman after rescuing puppy who was thrown into river in black sack
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'River' was just 10 weeks old when chucked into the water
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