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Animal charity slams shocking photos of sulky racing on M3
My Lovely Horse
My Lovely Horse Rescue is appealing for people to consider animal welfare after a separate sulky race also took place on the M3 in recent weeks
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DSPCA kick off important Christmas appeal with €250,000 target
DSPCA
The charity has dealt with a huge influx of animals this year and needs urgent funds to address the crippling dog crisis
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Home sought for retiring DSPCA snake who 'loves to cuddle in a blanket'
DSPCA
Bam Bam is a long term DSPCA resident but staff believe now is the perfect time for the gentle reptile to find a new home
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Bird flu warning issued as public urged to not touch sick or dead wild birds
HSE
The HSE is urging the public to be vigilant and to report any dead or dying wild birds they may find
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Desperate appeal launched by DSPCA to find home for dog who 'has given up'
DSPCA
Albie, who is deaf and still quite young, is a beautiful boy who would benefit from a home with another dog
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'We're bursting at the seams-' DSPCA issue appeal for cat foster families
DSPCA
The animal charity continues to contend with a huge number of surrenders alongside injured and abandoned animals
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Dublin Zoo launches new species survival centre to conserve Irish wildlife
Dublin Zoo
The new centre is located in the newly renovated Society House building which has served the zoo for 150 years
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Horse charity launches €200,000 fundraiser amid 'heartbreaking' animal crisis
Charity
My Lovely Horse Rescue is in dire need of new stables for its horses - but staff are struggling to fund the safe havens
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Dublin Zoo slash ticket prices to celebrate birth of endangered monkey
Dublin Zoo
An unnamed white-naped mangabey is the latest addition to the Phoenix Park crew
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Charlie Bird makes 'major decision' in Motor Neurone Disease journey as he urges public to support ISPCA
Motor Neurone Disease
Charlie is urging the public to get involved in the ISPCA's national animal week
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Animal welfare groups to march on Dublin in protest tomorrow
Dogs
In Ireland, sickening reports are received on a daily basis with animals being abused, neglected, dumped and repeatedly bred for profit - and on Wednesday, October 4, campaigners hope thousands of animal lovers will gather as one voice to demand positive change
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Dublin City Council admits banned XL Bully dogs are 'spread throughout city'
Dogs
"Where are these dangerous dogs housed, who are the owners?"
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Protest planned in Dublin as part of World Animal Day
St Stephen's Green
Representatives from at least 25 animal welfare groups nationwide will take to the streets for the demonstration
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Homeowners share how they deal with spiders amid creepy crawly surge
Animals
As temperatures start to drop more spiders are venturing indoors
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DSPCA urges people to adopt long term resident after multiple appeals fall flat
DSPCA
Sweet Staffordshire Bull terrier Vito had already lived in a shelter before his arrival at the Rathfarnham animal charity
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Experts warn venomous spiders could invade Dublin homes as temperatures drop
Animals
The venom from these critters is more potent than that of a native spider
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Dublin owner 'beyond relieved' after beloved pet snake is found in nearby apartment
Animals
Vims the California Kingsnake was discovered by the woman curled up and asleep in her bed in the Dublin 8 area last week
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Huge kingsnake found 'trying to take a kip' in Dublin woman's bed as pet shop search for owners
Animals
"He's had a busy day after trying to have a kip in someone's bed to only find himself in a Garda station a short while later"
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Dublin man's warning after small dog attacked at beach by 'out of control' pit bull
Dollymount
GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Donal Shiels' beloved Maltese Beag was attacked by a large pit bull on Wednesday evening
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Touching pet memorial garden opens up in DSPCA grounds
DSPCA
The dedicated space allows people to acknowledge the grief felt after the loss of a pet
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Touching memorial walk planned to raise vital funds for Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust
Dog lovers can honour their former pets through the event which takes place in Malahide Castle next month
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Loose pony causes traffic chaos on M50 towards Dublin Airport in bizarre incident
An Garda Siochana
The animal was seen straddling lanes on the busy motorway yesterday evening
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How lucky Coldplay fan can win Croke Park ticket for €10 and help puppies
Dogs
Dogs Aid volunteer Shauna Levins managed to snatch two tickets for the gig before it sold out - and instead of keeping them for herself, she’s now raffling them off for a fundraiser to increase the capacity of the animal sanctuary
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Tragic Celine Cawley's daughter tells how horses helped her overcome trauma
Mental Health
Georgia Cawley has appealed for help to find a home for a new care centre that uses horses to aid children with special needs
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