What the 2024 Dog Control Report Really Says
Wicklow Animal Welfare looks beyond the headlines of Ireland’s 2024 Dog Control Report and asks what the figures really tell us about rescue, prevention and enforcement. On paper, this is a report about dog control. In reality, it is a report about pressure.
Horse Ownership and the Law in Ireland: What Every Owner Needs to Know
What does Irish law require of horse owners? Wicklow Animal Welfare breaks down passports, microchipping, licences and road rules in plain English.
Dog Ownership and the Law in Ireland: A Plain English Guide
At Wicklow Animal Welfare, we see the consequences when people do not know the rules. This guide covers what Irish law actually requires of dog owners. It is not complicated. Most of it takes about ten minutes to sort out. But it matters, both for your dog and for you.
The Legal Eagles Fighting for Ireland's Dogs: Meet Dog Law Ireland
Three solicitors, two years in, and already changing the legal landscape for dogs in Ireland. We take a look at Dog Law Ireland, the organisation making dog law accessible to everyone and holding the Government to account on the issues that matter most.
The XL Bully Ban in Ireland: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Ireland's XL Bully legislation is now fully in force. Wicklow Animal Welfare breaks down what the law requires, what documents you need and what happens if you are not yet compliant.
Rehoming: Chief’s Story
Chief was just a baby when he was abandoned. Frightened and unwanted, he arrived at Wicklow Animal Welfare unsure of everything. This is the story of how love, patience, and a brilliant foster family changed his life forever.
Ireland Must End the Greyhound Breeding Loophole Immediately
A painful and invasive breeding procedure, already banned in every other breed of dog in Ireland, remains legal for greyhounds. Over a year after a public consultation returned 99% support for a ban, the Irish Government has still failed to act. Here is what you need to know.