Animals

The University of Galway has said its research was conducted under 'the strictest animal welfare and ethical standards'

6,000 live animals used in research experiments at Irish university

Roscrea SPCA held their annual Dog Show at Roscrea Rugby Club grounds and pictured above are Dave Curtain and Louie in action – they were winners of best trick category. Photo Seamus Costello

PICTURES: Sun shines for Roscrea SPCA's milestone Dog Show

Signs of heat stroke include heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, confusion, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness or seizures.

Farmers and pet owners urged to 'protect' animals as temperatures soar

Some of the kittens who were recently adopted.

Offaly animal charity forced to close its fostering service

Equine flu outbreak: Q&A

Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife trips inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s 100th bir...

Statue would be ‘seal of approval’ for Dungarvan’s famous surfers

Down with this sort of thing – Father Ted star calls for ban on fox hunting

Reptile expert warns over ‘surprising’ lack of regulation on exotic pets

Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Lewis Hamilton’s bulldog Roscoe dies

Female giraffe arrives at safari park in bid to boost breeding programme

Raising babies takes so much out of the orangutan mother that she leaves eight to 10 years between successive births, and only has three or four babies during her lifetime. But she’s “highly attuned” to what those infants need, says Jukes – for example, once they start weaning, she’ll initially prepare food by grinding it up with her teeth, then passing it to them to chew. As they mature, she adapts this technique and they learn to eat whole foods.

7 extraordinary parents from the animal kingdom – and what we can learn from the...

Nisha Katona: “I’m teaching people the neural pathways of an Indian grandmother”

Fire fighter Carrick saving Biscuit the cat's life

'Pets are family'- Biscuit the cat saved by firefighter with oxygen mask

Martin Clunes: I can’t afford to retire – I’ve got too many horses

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Classic FM’s Dan Walker and Charlotte Hawkins on keeping pets calm this firework...

Armadillos, cockerels, whales and more: The ‘profound effect’ animals have had o...

Cheetah dies at zoo after short illness

WATCH: My Lovely Horse rescue steal the show in Stradbally with adorable ponies ...

ALERT: Animals on motorways as gardaí issue All-Ireland final traffic advice

'Appalled' ISPCA demands justice for abused Irish racehorses slaughtered for mea...

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Motorists on the M50 beware, as unusual sightings spark appeal to 'take care'

'Devastated' - Tragedy at Dublin Zoo as new hippo Ernie dies only two weeks afte...

Photo Credit: Kildare Wildlife Rescue

WATCH: What to do if you find an animal at risk after major Irish oil spill

‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

The government is nearing a deal to buy the Conor Pass in Kerry

Everything you need to know about Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnt...
The park will be officially launched this afternoon by Minister Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Malcolm Noonan
Andrew Walsh

How do you choose an ethical wildlife holiday?

Pet owners urged to keep toxic shamrocks away from dogs and cats on St Patrick's...

Dog thefts on the rise – how to prevent your pooch being pinched

Woman in court after starving dogs rescued in filthy conditions in the Midlands

Woman in court after starving dogs rescued in filthy conditions in the Midlands

'Badly emaciated' dog and cable-tied puppy rescued from filthy conditions by ISP...

ISPCA in emergency public appeal for bedding for shelter dogs and animals

ISPCA in emergency public appeal for bedding for shelter dogs and animals

REVEALED: The every day foods that can be deadly for your pet

'Please just let us know it’s safe' - Rescue appeals for information on cat take...

Veganuary: 7 of the most common questions vegans get asked – and how to respond

Sadly, many animals go missing around this time of year, due to the loud noise of fireworks and animals can be terrified and often attempt to escape

ISPCA issue tips and tricks to protect all animals in the run up to Halloween

‘Amazing sight’ as pod of dolphins swim down Cork river at sunset

Prison sentence for elderly woman in the Midlands whose nine dogs were found in ...

Elderly woman whose nine dogs were found in room 'full of faeces' gets 10 month ...

Second oldest gorilla in Europe celebrates 60th birthday at zoo in Ireland

Since the campaign initially launched in June of this year, 115 dogs have since been rehomed to loving and caring families across the country

ISPCA calls for support of 'heartbreaking' situation for vulnerable animals

Endangered bird makes return to Irish bog thanks to conservation efforts

TV vet Dr James Greenwood: ‘There’s a lot of misunderstanding around surrogacy’

Oscars host welcomes donkey on stage in nod to The Banshees Of Inisherin

ISPCA launches 2023 calendar to raise money for animals in need

Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland asked to leave pets behind

Bamboo or bust: Mixed success for giant pandas tasked with World Cup predictions

Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock

As of publication, more than 640 people have donated to the campaign. Pic: GoFundMe

Famous comedian joins campaign to save ex-Garda's dog from being put down

Chimpanzee celebrates milestone birthday at Belfast Zoo despite 2020 stroke

Prague Zoo introduces pangolins from Taiwan

Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home after fleeing Ukraine with their o...

The actor was spotted in Wells House, a Victorian country house and gardens in Gorey. Pic: Instagram.

PICS: Hollywood superstar spotted enjoying Irish tourist attraction

'Overwhelmed' dogs charity appeals for public support after 500 surrender requests

'Overwhelmed' dogs charity appeals for public support after 500 surrender reques...

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