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Bumper the blind puppy seeks special forever home
Bumper the blind puppy A blind puppy is looking for a very special home with owners who can help him to navigate the world. Bumper, now...
Sep 30, 2024


Three-quarters of dog owners fail to recognise early warning signs that could prevent dog bites
Casper the Staffie Cross during a training session. Students across Northern Ireland have returned to the classroom after the summer...
Sep 11, 2024


Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies
Minister Muir is pictured with representatives from the Paws for Thought group on a recent visit to Larne Harbour to hear about the...
Sep 11, 2024


Down Royal launches new ‘Dog Royal’ festival celebrating all-things canine!
Pictured is Anne Marie Wallace, Presenter at BBC Radio Ulster, Emma Meehan, Chief Executive Officer at Down Royal, Claire Liddle, Events...
Sep 11, 2024


99% of owners agree that dogs are more than just man’s best friend – they are part of the family
The results of the UK’s largest dog census are in, and it’s clear that we are still very much a nation of dog lovers, with 99% of...
Sep 1, 2024


Former stray dog yearns to meet one true love after a year in kennels
A beautiful Collie cross who came into the care of Dogs Trust Ballymena as a stray nearly a year ago is searching for her one true love. ...
Aug 30, 2024


New NI legislation that criminalises the abduction of cats and dogs welcomed
In a significant move to protect animal welfare, the Pet Abduction Act 2024 has come into effect today (August 24) across Northern...
Aug 24, 2024


Dogs Trust welcomes introduction of new Pet Theft Law in Northern Ireland
Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has welcomed the new Pet Abduction Act which comes into force in Northern Ireland this...
Aug 20, 2024


Community service and ban on owning animals for man responsible animal neglect
Thomas Samways, aged 27, formerly of Gardenmore Place Larne, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 August 2024, after...
Aug 14, 2024


Co Antrim man sentenced for allowing his dog to suffer
Dillon McCombe aged 24, of Glynn Road Larne, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 August 2024, after previously...
Aug 14, 2024


New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog is like losing a family member
The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Ballymena, has revealed that...
Aug 11, 2024


Noisy pets cause headaches for neighbours – top noise complaint in Co Antrim
Barking dogs were the cause of more than 400 noise complaints reported to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council between 1 April 2022...
Aug 10, 2024


Council writes to owners of XL Bullies advising of legal responsibility ahead of dog breed ban
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has written to 26 owners of XL Bullies to advise of their legal responsibility ahead of the...
Aug 3, 2024


Fine for Co Antrim dog owner who violated licence conditions
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended)...
Jul 12, 2024


New XL Bully Dog safeguards now in force in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully dogs are reminded that from today, the first stage of new legal safeguards are now in force. Whilst it remains legal...
Jul 5, 2024


Dogs Trust Ballymena to host first-ever Bark Life event
Dogs Trust Ballymena is gearing up for their inaugural Bark Life event this weekend, a fun-filled family day dedicated to all things...
Jul 4, 2024


New XL Bully Dog safeguards to be introduced in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully type dogs are urged to prepare for the first stage of new legal safeguards which will come into force on 5 July 2024....
Jun 17, 2024


Staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena go the extra mile for rescue dogs
Dedicated staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena Rehoming Centre are forever going the extra mile for the rescue dogs in their care which includes...
Jun 12, 2024


Animal Welfare charities call on NI Executive to catch up on compulsory microchipping of pet cats
The Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to make compulsory...
Jun 10, 2024


UFU and Dogs Trust collaborate to tackle livestock worrying
UFU deputy president John McLenaghan pictured alongside Sascha Cox-Tennyson, Team Leader Community Education and Engagement at Dogs Trust...
Jun 9, 2024
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