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23rd of February 2026

Why dog breeding laws in Ireland need reform

Dog breeding is lawful. There is consumer demand for puppies, and responsible small-scale breeders maintain high standards. But scale matters. When breeding moves from domestic settings into industrial operations housing dozens — or hundreds — of breeding females, the risks to welfare increase dramatically. The consequences extend beyond the sheds. The ready availability of commercially […]

26th of March 2026

NSPCA Launches Preventive Health Campaign with Support from Chanelle Pharma

The National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is excited to launch its latest preventive health campaign, encouraging pet owners across Ireland to prioritise their pets’ wellbeing through regular checks and parasite awareness. Flea and worm prevention plays a vital role in keeping pets healthy, and this campaign aims to provide guidance and […]

9th of February 2026

NSPCA Announces Bimeda Ireland as Corporate Partner for 2026

The NSPCA is proud to announce Bimeda Ireland as an official corporate partner for 2026, marking a significant milestone in a relationship built on shared values and a long-standing commitment to animal welfare. While the partnership was formally launched this week, Bimeda Ireland has been a consistent and valued supporter of the NSPCA since 2024. […]

27th of December 2025

Have Your Say on Animal Welfare in Ireland

Don’t miss out on having your say on Animal Welfare in Ireland – Deadline 2nd January 2026 The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently developing Ireland’s next Animal Welfare Strategy (2026-2030) and has opened a public consultation to hear directly from people across the country. At the NSPCA, we see first-hand […]

4th of December 2025

Man who neglected 11 German Shepherds, avoids jail time after successfully appealing sentence.

A 33 year old man who was handed down a jail term in court in September for the neglect of 11 German Shepherd dogs has had his jail time suspended on appeal. In September 2025, at Navan District Court, Judge Éirinn McKiernan heard how NSPCA Chief Inspector ConorDowling called to the defendant’s premises in January […]

20th of November 2025

Video footage captured a man “physically abusing a husky dog”

Court Case: Video footage captured a man “physically abusing a husky dog” On 21st February 2024, the NSPCA received video evidence from a private security company showing prolonged physical and verbal abuse of a dog outside a residential apartment complex in Raheny, Dublin 5. Following receipt of multiple recordings, the NSPCA obtained witness statements, and […]

13th of November 2025

Lifetime ban from owning animals

NSPCA Inspectors alerted Fingal County Council following a complaint received regarding an alleged puppy farm at a premises in Swords, Co. Dublin. On 8 November 2023, NSPCA Inspectors assisted An Garda Síochána and a Fingal County Council Dog Warden, who had obtained a warrant from the Dublin Metropolitan District Court in connection with the reported […]

5th of November 2025

Lifetime ban from owning animals upheld – Court Case

A Carlow man who pleaded guilty to charges of animal cruelty and obstructing an authorised officer has had his prison sentence suspended on appeal, but a lifetime disqualification from keeping animals was upheld. The defendant, a 25 year old male, had appealed the severity of the sentence imposed by Judge Geraldine Carthy in Carlow District […]

30th of October 2025

Tail Docking – Court Case

At Naas District Court on 20 October 2025, two Kildare men were convicted for their roles in the docking of the tails of seven Doberman puppies. They were each fined €3,500 and each ordered to pay €1000 costs to the NSPCA. The court heard that in May 2023, NSPCA Inspector James McCormack visited a premises […]