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Foal's body 'discarded like rubbish' on Co Dublin road

The DSPCA says it is "horrified" after discovering a deceased new-born foal "discarded like rubbish" on a roadside in Co Dublin.
Dublin • 05 Sep 19

DSPCA seeks Christmas foster home for seven puppies

The DSPCA is looking for a foster home over Christmas for a litter of seven puppies named after Santa's reindeer.
Leinster • 11 Dec 18

Irish Water announces nationwide hosepipe ban

Irish Water has announced a nationwide hosepipe ban will come into effect from 8am on Friday and will remain in place until midnight on 31 July as a drought continues across the country.
Weather • 04 Jul 18

Councillors call for ban on wild animal circuses

Dublin city councillors have passed a motion to ban circuses that have wild animals from the council's land.
News • 26 Jul 16

DSPCA in public appeal after raccoon capture

The DSPCA has appealed to the public not to buy exotic pets after it added a raccoon to the scores of other animals in its care.
News • 02 Sep 14

Horse already dead when set alight

Gardaí say they are now satisfied that the horse that was doused with petrol and set on fire in a field in Tallaght in south west Dublin last night was already dead.
News • 29 Nov 13

Co Meath man sentenced over animal cruelty

A Co Meath man who is employed by nine local authorities to look after seized animals has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment today on charges of animal cruelty.
News • 19 Apr 12

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