Bella is a one year old Jack Russell Terrier
Madeline has taken two dogs into her home in the past two years.
Dogs
Fluffy is a two year old Miniature Schnauzer
Fluffy is Deborah's first dog, but the truth is that he really belongs to Senan, her 8 year old son.
Luna is a 5 year old Collie Cross
Luna is Deirdre’s second dog: she also has a placid, easy-going twelve year old Collie called Bella.
Oscar the 14 year old Terrier
Julie has three dogs. While she adores them all, she calls Oscar her “heart” dog: there’s something special about him. He has an outstanding personality, making friends everywhere he goes.
Kodi the ten year old Labrador Cross
Kodi is a gentle dog, who enjoys socialising and playing with people and animals. During the recent snow storms, he was more excited than ever to go out into the local park and have fun.
Why older dogs are a great fit with older adults
Many seniors look forward to owning a dog in the golden years of their life. A dog not only gives them company but also makes them feel loved, happy, and responsible.
Soldier is a 10 year old Greyhound
Greyhounds make excellent pets, and Soldier is a good example. He is a quiet, good-natured dog, spending most of his time lounging around at home.
Holly the one-and-a-half year old Collie cross
Holly is a high energy dog. Her ancestors would have been working Collies, bred to herd sheep over hillsides all day, every day.
Podcast
We need a database of dog attacks in Ireland so that we can learn: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
BackgroundTragically, an eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by two dogs at his home in Tallaght in Dublin.
Tuffers the six year old Cairn Terrier
Tuffers is a well named dog: he’s a tough little terrier. He has the coarse, wirey coat that’s typical of his breed.
Cassie suffers with cystitis
Christina has been coming to see me with her family’s pets since she was twelve years old; Cassie is first dog that she’s owned as an adult, and I’ve been caring for her since she was a young puppy.
TV3 Video
It’s dog show season: Crufts and more on Ireland Am | Ireland AM, TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed dog shows: Crufts is on this week, and next week it's the annual St Patricks Day dog show in Dublin.
Lucy the eighteen year old Cocker Spaniel
Michael was fourteen years old when Lucy came into his life.
Podcast
The story about CBD oil products for pets – podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Thirty years ago, cannabis was an illegal drug that most people might never encounter.
Article
Does your dog have a good social life? Video clip from Ireland AM | Ireland AM
In this video clip from Ireland AM, we discuss the importance of socialisation for puppies and for adult dogs. Watch the clip by clicking at the foot of this page. Behaviourist, Suzi Walsh, from www.
Roxy the two year old Cockapoo
The family household is a busy place, especially in the morning when the boys are getting ready to go to school. One Friday morning recently, everyone was rushing around doing their own preparations.
Staffy is a rescued Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sambor - known as Sam - is originally from Poland, but he's lived in Ireland for thirteen years now.
Podcast
From Scottish citizenship to socialisation of dogs: Pete’s weekly podcast | East Coast Radio
Pete is Scottish - so he is a citizen of the United Kingdom - but he has been living in Ireland for nearly thirty years now.