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Justice Minister Naomi Long meets with therapy dog Sebastian Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has met Sebastian, a...

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has raised concerns about the potential introduction of a kitten register, warning of...

In a revealing snapshot of the nation’s love affair with canines, Dogs Trust has unveiled the results of its 2025 National Dog Survey,...

Thousands of dog owners across Northern Ireland are escaping punishment for failing to clean up after their pets, according to new...

A public consultation will commence was launched recently on a proposed change to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Dog Control...

A heart-breaking discovery in Broughshane last month has turned into a hopeful tale, as a litter of underweight puppies—found tied in a...

Northern Ireland residents who have recently welcomed a new puppy into their home are being urged to take part in an ambitious and...

Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Expert Advisory Group who will review Dog Breeding Regulations in Northern Ireland; (L-R)...

As the UK marks Pet Remembrance Day today, Saturday 5 July, Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging grieving dog owners to break the silence...

A number of individuals were convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 25 June 2025 with the Magistrates Court imposing...

A County Antrim man has received a suspended custodial sentence and fine after his dog attacked a young male in a serious incident that...

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...

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...

The Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir , has launched a public consultation...

Dog warden reports on a suspected Pitbull at the centre of a “social media storm” were “doctored”, a court heard on Friday (30th May)....

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir is pictured on a visit to Dogs Trust Ballymena where he announced the...

As spring sunshine begins to warm up the UK, Dogs Trust Ballymena is warning owners that even mild temperatures can pose serious health...

A dog was shot dead by police in Co. Down on Thursday, 3rd April, after it attacked its owners, leaving them injured and requiring...

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...

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