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Messi, Djokovic, Keane, Dhoni, Koepka, Brady, Ronaldo, Kane, Wie, Neymar, Depay and more with their pets - Love me, Love my Dog
All About Dogs
And the winner is...Irish cyclist Ben Healy and his Daschund Olive
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Bereaved owners can post death notices for animals for €25 on site dubbed 'RIP.ie for pets'
Pets
Mick Hanley, an ex-Garda, said he decided to create the “online platform to share [pet] stories” after he noticed how friends “felt very isolated” after their pets died
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Lawns will 'bounce back' from brown patches with gardener's 'instant' trick
Gardening
Irish gardeners are being urged to tackle brown lawn patches with timely care and repair to help grass recover before the colder months arrive.
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Irish households must shut windows for next 6 weeks or risk chaos
Spiders
Irish households are being urged to keep their windows shut for the next six weeks as cooler, wetter weather ushers in spider season.
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'My cat had a psychic reading and his list of demands was outrageous'
Cats
Animal psychic Jackie Weaver gave my wary cat Humphrey a reading that surprisingly revealed his personality, habits and even his secret demands.
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Cat owners warned that simple sneeze could be sign of grim illness
Pets
If you've noticed your feline friend sneezing more than usual, you might be wondering what's causing it - here are five health conditions that could be to blame
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Six signs a dog doesn't want to be stroked and what to do if you notice them
Dogs
There are a number of ways of seeing when a dog doesn't want to be rubbed
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Nearly 600 dogs euthanised by local authority pounds in 2023
Dogs
The number of animals destroyed in pounds surged by more than 75 percent during the 12-month period
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Surge in behavioural problems due to owners pampering their pooches, says expert
Dogs
A leading canine behaviourist says there has been a spike in issues since the Covid-19 pandemic, and insists dogs must stand on their own four paws
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'I'm a dog expert - these are the 3 worst breeds to have around children'
Dogs
A dog expert has warned that three breeds of dog can be particularly dangerous to have around children - and they're not the ones that most people would think of
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How owning dogs actually helps elderly people avoid trips and falls
Irish News
New research shows that people over 60 who walk their dog around four times a week, tend to be faster and steadier on their feet than non-dog walkers
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Jennifer Aniston expresses concern for pets as LA wildfires continue to burn
Jennifer Aniston
The Hollywood star has taken to social media to offer guidance to residents and pet owners in the city amid the ongoing disaste
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Funeral home horror as 18 decomposing human bodies and two pets found by police
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Johnson Funeral Home in Douglas was shut down after investigators discovered 18 human corpses and two pets decomposing in October of this year
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Mayo family's 17-year-old pet goldfish saved by hero vet with astonishing surgery
Pets
His owners became worried after he was unable to eat and a lump appeared near his left eye. They took the tiny three-inch fish to MyVet in Lucan, Co Dublin, for treatment last month
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Every restricted dog breed in Ireland and the rules owners must follow
Dogs
There are 11 dogs on the restricted dog breed list in Ireland, which comes with a lots of additional rules for owners
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Which Irish dog breed matches your personality? Try our quiz to find out
Dogs
They're our best friends, and come in many different shapes and sizes - but which of our furry friends is most like you?
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Cleaning products you should avoid using in your home if you have pets
Pets
There are lots of everyday cleaning products that can be very harmful if used around pets
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Olympic boxer Kellie Harrington 'craving normal life' and tells of grief over death of beloved dog
Kellie Harrington
Kellie lost her beloved pooch Macy in January.
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Whistleblowers raised concerns over rabies outbreak after department stopped quarantining pets from Ukraine
Refugees
The Department of Agriculture "brushed off" concerns raised by a top official over its "reckless" arrangements, according to a TD
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Family appeal to public for help in finding beloved pet who 'vanished in an instant'
Pets
Percy, an eight-year-old black and white Collie, has been missing since Sunday
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'I love my beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog - but my cheeky pup almost set fire to my house'
Dogs
Meath dog owner reveals: 'My cheeky puppy almost set fire to my house'
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Drogheda cat 'Tigger' missing for 434 days and feared dead found alive and well but now goes by the name of 'Ben'
Drogheda
Drogheda Animal Rescue volunteer Liza Martinez said: "We were so upset when Tigger went missing and we never stopped looking for him"
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Your dog could be suffering from seasonal affective disorder – signs to spot
Dogs
Pet owners may notice a change in their dog's behaviour as the winter months take over with shorter, darker days. Here's what to watch out for in your pooch
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Irish pet experts share Halloween survival guide to keep our furry friends safe and calm
Halloween
From frightening foods to dangerous decorations, flashing lights and fireworks, here are some helpful tips on how to have a pet friendly Halloween
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