Under the Control of Dogs Act, 1986, all local authorities in Ireland are responsible for the control of dogs. Local authorities have the power to appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proce...

Trend in canine names reflects the timesSit, Dillon - and Oliver and Murphy and Molli Julie Chao of the San Francisco Examiner staff It seems Max and Molly have gone to the dogs. In the past, people have tended to name their pets after a physical ...