Concerns are being raised over a notable increase in dangerous dogs being dumped throughout the county. It follows a multitude of reports of loose Rotweillers, Bulldogs and German Shepherds showing aggressive behaviour towards members of the public, having been disowned in recent weeks. Last year, 49 people in this county suffered injuries in dog attacks […]
Pet owners in Clare are being urged to show respect following a number of instances of dog fouling at local burial sites. It comes amid a raft of reports of excrement being discovered at Illaunmanagh Graveyard in Shannon. Its understood that dogs are entering the cemetery unsupervised and are then defecating and urinating on plots. […]
Clare’s County Dog Warden is reminding people of the illegality of hunting hare coursing without a licence in light of a recent incident in Clarecastle. The incident, which involved two cars, several vans and a number of lurchers, took place in the region outside the village of Clarecastle known as the Slobs. The lurchers were […]
Farmers and members of the public alike are being urged to report all instances of aggressive dog behaviour in the county. It comes as Clare has recorded the highest total of physical injuries caused by dog attacks nationwide in 2022. Dog Owners are being reminded of their responsibilities when they’re controlling their pets in public […]