Feathered Friends: Mastering the Art of Bird Companionship

Feathered Friends: Mastering the Art of Bird Companionship

Birds as Pets The world of pet ownership extends far beyond the realm of cats and dogs. Birds, with their vibrant plumage and charming personalities, make for delightful companions that can bring joy and a touch of nature into your home. Here, we explore the rewards and responsibilities of keeping birds as pets, offering insights …

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 …

Exotic Pets for Sale: What you should know about buying online.

Exotic Pets for Sale: What you should know about buying online.

The following advice is provided by the Irish Pet Advertising Advisory Group: What should you consider before getting an exotic pet? Many exotic pets have highly demanding care requirements. Unfortunately a cute picture of a chinchilla, hedgehog or other exotic pet encourages people to buy without any knowledge of how to care for a specific …

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 …

Rabbits are not an Easter Gift!

Rabbits are not an Easter Gift!

Are You Considering Buying a Rabbit for your Kids? Few children would say no to a pet rabbit if given the choice, and at Easter time when rabbit imagery and chocolate bunnies are all around us, many people’s thoughts turn to the idea of finally buying that elusive rabbit, and what better time of the …

Thinking of Getting a Rabbit? Here's what you should know.

Thinking of Getting a Rabbit? Here’s what you should know.

Getting a Rabbit? Rabbits should never be housed alone, they are much happier in pairs with a male female neutered pair working best. Rabbits are not highly evolved like dogs are to live alongside humans. Dogs can make a human family their own, easily substituting humans in place of a canine family. Nor are rabbits …

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, …