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Experience Day at Dogs Trust Ballymena promises pawsome fun and insight
Buddy, who is waiting to meet his new family at Dogs Trust Ballymena. Dog lovers are invited to go behind the scenes at Dogs Trust...
9 hours ago


Dog ownership battle fails in court as judge rejects Max’s new home bid
Max the dog A Lisburn judge has dismissed the case for a new owner of a suspected Pit Bull dog. Dundonald stray, ‘Max’, has been held at...
5 days ago


Minister Muir seeks public views on puppy and kitten sales in Northern Ireland
The Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir , has launched a public consultation...
Jun 2


Court hears claims of ‘doctored’ reports in case of seized puppy dog Max
Dog warden reports on a suspected Pitbull at the centre of a “social media storm” were “doctored”, a court heard on Friday (30th May)....
May 30


Northern Ireland unveils ambitious animal welfare 10-point plan
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir is pictured on a visit to Dogs Trust Ballymena where he announced the...
May 22


Too hot to trot – Dogs Trust Ballymena issues warm weather warning as Spring sunshine hits the UK
As spring sunshine begins to warm up the UK, Dogs Trust Ballymena is warning owners that even mild temperatures can pose serious health...
Apr 28


USPCA reminds owners of legal responsibilities after police shoot dog following attack
A dog was shot dead by police in Co. Down on Thursday, 3rd April, after it attacked its owners, leaving them injured and requiring...
Apr 5


County Antrim couple travel 1000 miles to save rescue dog from deadly liver condition
Vet Tobi Wagner with a happy Chester, and Graeme and Kathryn Arthur. A couple made a 1000-mile round trip for a cutting-edge operation to...
Apr 2


Council highlights consequences of livestock worrying
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is reminding dog owners of the importance of keeping dogs under control near livestock. Dog...
Mar 31


The Dog’s Inn: A barking brilliant addition to Ballymena!
Dog lovers across Ballymena and beyond have a new reason to wag their tails with excitement as The Dog’s Inn, a one-of-a-kind indoor dog...
Mar 19


Husky Puppies celebrate St Pawtrick’s Day at Dogs Trust Ballymena
A former stray dog and her litter of eight-week-old puppies will celebrate St Pawtrick’s Day in style this year, surrounded by shamrocks...
Mar 17


MLAs from the Ulster Unionist Party visit Dogs Trust Ballymena
John Stewart MLA, Diana Armstrong MLA, Doug Beattie MLA, Cllr Kate Evans and Conor O’Kane, Manager at Dogs Trust Ballymena, with Fudge...
Mar 7


"Daffo-Kill" Dangers – Dogs Trust Ballymena warns owners to keep pets away from spring flowers
As spring approaches, Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to be aware of the potential dangers of certain spring plants and bulbs....
Feb 27


DT Ballymena urges dog owners to ‘take the lead’ on responsible walking after worrying survey results
Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging owners to “take the lead” and be considerate to other owners and members of the public when out walking...
Feb 22


Updates on Max the dog have been leaked from a confidential council briefing
A stray Dundonald dog’s fate could be decided in court just after St Patrick’s Day. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) held a...
Feb 19


Councillors updated on XL Bullies in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
Three XL Bully dogs registered with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have not been issued with an exemption...
Feb 14


Border Collie Olly searches for ‘The One’
Long term resident at Dogs Trust Ballymena - Olly the Border Collie A young Border Collie cross who has spent most of his life at Dogs...
Feb 12


Ballymena man fined £300 for permitting his dog to foul
Lukasz Ratke of Dunclug Park was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 3 February 2025 with the Magistrate imposing a £300...
Feb 11


New study reveals how your stress levels are affecting your dog
Recent research reveals your pooch can detect when your stress levels are heightened, and that they subsequently mirror your emotions...
Dec 3, 2024


XL Bully owners urged to take action now to avoid their pet being seized
XL Bully owners have only five weeks left to apply for an exemption certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action,...
Nov 26, 2024
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