3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (132+ words) I am on the record as opposing the idea of dogs in public spaces such as coffee shops and supermarkets, and I hereby extend my opposition to public transport also. File picture: Sansargo/iStock People can show they truly know…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (522+ words) 6 Months for €18.50 The NTA has proposed that small dogs, cats and other small animals that do not threaten passenger safety may travel on bus, rail and Luas services. File picture Dogs, cats and other pets could be allowed greater access…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1161+ words) Jennifer Horgan's dog Nero. I thought a new hoover would help. The last one had a face on it, which I assumed was the problem. Alas, no. Our poor little doggie still reacts like it’s a masked invader whenever I…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (637+ words) Nathan Quinn and Craig Bannon with Thara at the show. Picture: Brendan Gleeson Dog lovers had a 'pawsome' time in Limerick amid the myriad barks, treats, and brushing stations at the 95th All Breed Championship Dog Show in Adare. For one…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1399+ words) Cats rarely get lost. The real issue is that most missing cats (80%) are often stuck in places like garages, sheds or locked houses, unable to escape on their own. File pictures Home or away, GPS pet trackers offer multiple benefits,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (872+ words) Background: Founded in Sweden in 1890, Agria operates in eight countries with more than 1.3 million animals insured across Europe. It is the only specialist pet insurer in Ireland, with a Cork-based team that includes vets and dog behaviourists Appointed as the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (521+ words) Shelter officials reported that up to 70% of the dogs they deal with are not microchipped. A major anomaly has been highlighted whereby dog owners in Co Cork can be fined for not having a licence, but not for failing to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (526+ words) Grief is not just something we experience emotionally; we feel it in our bodies, too. That is why she is weepy and her appetite is disrupted. Picture: iStock Dr Joanna Fortune is a psychotherapist working with children, teens, and adults....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (719+ words) Ciara O'Connor, author of new children's book The Skidderwolves with her dog Gwen. At first, I relived those 24 hours — if I hadn’t had that cup of coffee, if I hadn’t been running around like a mad thing, would it have…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (952+ words) Notwithstanding her decreasing ability to play with the boys, our cat Mollie still brought them so much joy. Picture: iStock Julie Jay is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast ‘Venting.’ She currently lives in West Kerry with her…...