How to Become a Registered Seller of Pet Animals

How to Become a Registered Seller of Pet Animals and/or a Breeder

Do you plan to sell or supply 6 or more pets? If you intend to sell or supply 6 or more pet animals in a calendar year you must apply to be entered into the Register of Sellers and Suppliers of Pet Animals.  You must also apply for registration in the Register of Premises used in …

Preparing for Your New Puppy

Preparing for Your New Puppy

How to be Prepared Puppies find many of the ordinary things that we see (and ignore) everyday very exciting. That pot plant, those socks, that power cable might be boring to you, but they’re fascinating to them. So before you bring your new puppy home it’s worth taking the time to look around your house …

Ethical Guide to Buying a Puppy or Dog

Ethical Guide to Buying a Puppy or Dog

Adopt Large numbers of healthy puppies and dogs need homes. Unless you have a specific requirement for a pet, consider adopting a rescue dog and save a life.  Make contact with your Local Pound,  Dogs Trust, or Madra.ie. Don’t Support Puppy Farms Never buy from puppy farms – even if you feel sorry for the …

Raising Awareness for Feral Cats: Understanding Their Needs

Feral Cat Awareness

ISPCA Highlights Ireland’s Feral Cat Problem. There are in excess of 200,000 feral cats across Ireland by some estimates. Feral cat overpopulation causes serious welfare concerns and disruption to local communities and eco-systems. The ISPCA is encouraging members of the public who are in contact with a feral cat colony to take part in Trap, …