Lucky the Golden Labrador
Evie, along with her younger brother Jack, had been pestering their Mum for ages to get a dog. So they were delighted when she finally agreed that they could manage the time and money for their first pet.
Dogs
Hunter is a 7 month old Wolfhound
Hunter is a big strong dog. Thankfully, he is a gentle giant, and Sophia and Roseanna love playing with him, and taking him for walks (under adult supervision, of course).
Millie is a 10 week old terrier
Mary had been looking for a small dog for a few years; she already had a Maltese Terrier called Alfie, and she wanted a companion for him.
Ted the 10 year old Beagle
At ten years of age, Ted is beginning to show some signs of ageing. His muzzle has greyed, and he doesn’t have quite as much energy has he used to have.
Tinchy is an 8 year old Springer Spaniel
For her entire life, Tinchy has had a huge interest in playing with and chewing stones. As a pup, she started with gravel, picking it up in her mouth and running around with it.
Typhoon the eight year old Collie
Typhoon is one of those cross-bred dogs who has enjoyed excellent health for his entire life: Collies have been bred for function rather than appearance, so in general, they tend to be healthier anima ..
Mac and Tosh are 12 year old West Highland White Terriers
Mark took on Mac and Tosh (Mac 'n' Tosh), as puppies from the same litter. Unfortunately, as they matured, both dogs developed the same problem; an allergic skin condition known as "atopy".
Noodles is a 5 year old terrier who loves chocolate
Noodles is a rescue dog. She was found abandoned beside the M50 when she was just one year of age.
Igloo is a 7 year old Siberian Husky
Igloo is an active, energetic dog, going for long walks and loving rough play with Una’s other dog, another large Husky.
Bella is a one year old Jack Russell Terrier
Madeline has taken two dogs into her home in the past two years.
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.