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The animal welfare charity has asked dog owners to keep their animals on a lead when in public places and to respect local bylaws and restrictions

News from the Irish Examiners team of reporters

Greyhound Racing Irelands official records show that despite the 10-year ban, Michelle Connolly subsequently owned and raced greyhounds at Irish race meets for ten months following a court judgement

ISPCA has seen a 49.3% increase in dogs surrendered due to animal welfare concerns between January and the end of November last year

Anne Broderick is appealing a closure order against her puppy farm which was exporting dogs to a lucrative market in Singapore

The ISPCA says it rescued some 724 dogs between January and the end of August this year

The ISPCA said it was not aware that the closure notice in question was withdrawn and does not support the decision.

Cork facility posed serious and immediate threat to animal welfare and/or public health, according to closure order, which has now been withdrawn

Animal charity launches national appeal as a post-pandemic surge in cases of abandonment or cruelty has left it facing a significant financial burden and demand for space

The animal welfare charity raised concerns over the effect changes in lifestyle at the end of covid-19 restrictions have had on pets