Whether it's a border collie herding sheep in Donegal or a Glen of Imaal terrier chasing tennis balls in a Dublin flat, the Irish love their dogs! A good 34 % of Irish households house at least one dog. They're most likely to have human names like...

The decision to bring a dog into your family is a huge one, but even bigger is the decision on where to get your dog. Although there are a few options, adoption is by far the best. Here are a few reasons why adoption is the better option. You’re s...

Sadly there is still too much dog abuse and animal cruelty that takes place in the world. Why in this politically correct age, where everyone’s feelings are considered at all times and injustice is rightly pursued with a vengeance where humans ar...

Often when we think of service animals, we may imagine some giant dogs that we’ve seen working in the military and alongside our police forces, especially German Shepherds. But, there’s also those enormous Saint Bernards helping to rescue stranded...

Choosing to add a pet to your life can be both an exciting and daunting task. It is one thing to decide that you want to get a dog, but it is another to go about the task of doing it. Once the decision is made, the next step is to see how are you...

It is true that puppies often get the most attention from visitors at the local pet shelter. Their adorable faces, wiggles and sounds make them irresistible. Of course, they are also a ton of work. Many puppies land right back at the shelter when...

With all the wonderful and amazing things dogs bring into our lives let's look into some ways we can support them by choosing some of these options to celebrate on National Dog Day this coming August 26th. My favourite is that if you're thinking ...

It’s difficult to imagine why anyone would buy a pet when there are so many adoptable pets in shelters around the country. But there are a few things you must understand before adopting a pet. Unless you are adopting a small puppy, your dog has a ...

We asked practicing small animal vet and well known journalist Pete Wedderburn for his view on the best breed of dogs. Here’s what he had to say: Pedigree breeds can be an excellent choice of pet, but as a vet, when I'm asked to recommend a bree...

Are you passionate about animal rights? Or animal welfare? Please read below for information about some of the abuses toward animals. During Yulin festival, dogs and cats are stolen from their homes and off the streets. They are then thrown in...