Cork DAWG volunteer Maire O’Sullivan said people who are thinking about getting a dog should wait until after the Christmas period.

A NEW company is encouraging people in Cork to feed birds the right type of food this winter. Connecting to Nature is a Munster-based company that aims to help communities support biodiversity in local areas.

Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) has urged members of the public to consider all the options available before contacting them seeking to surrender their canines due to the pressure for space they are currently facing.

The puppy named Josh came into the care of Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) last month when they were contacted by a member of the public who woke up to find the animal left in a box on their doorstep.

FOTA Wildlife Park has announced the birth of five new Northern cheetah cubs. The five cubs, comprising of three females and two males were born on August 10.

A Cork animal welfare charity is appealing to the public for donations to fund a CAT scan to gain a clearer picture of the health of a puppy abandoned in a box on someone's doorstep.

After a summer spent holidaying in Ireland, Wally the Walrus is finally en route home. In a post on social media this evening Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) said that after 22 days without a confirmed sighting, Wally was spotted in Iceland on Sunday.

A stray goat is currently loose on the northside of Cork city. The lone goat is currently on the run and is making its way through the various streets and residential areas in the Mayfield area.

A dog park in the Ballincollig Regional Park is to be considered for funding in the City council’s 2022 Park’s budget after an area was earmarked for the facility.

A Government minister has urged the public to "cop on" and to show consideration for Wally the Walrus, following reports of people getting too close to the Arctic mammal.

Update: Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) has again appealed to the public to keep their distance from Wally the Walrus, after a number of boats were spotted getting "dangerously close" to the walrus as he attempted to rest on a boat in the ...

Wally the Walrus paid a visit to the popular village of Courtmacsherry in West Cork this weekend, with the momentous occasion caught on film.  Last week, the Arctic walrus, nicknamed Wally, was spotted clambering into a rib off the coast of Waterford.

CORK people are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for Wally the Walrus who may be making his way to Rebel County coastlines.

Close to 500 natterjack toadlets reared in Cork’s Fota Wildlife Park have been released into the wild at Castlegregory today, giving a much-needed boost to the endangered species.

A CORK-based animal welfare charity has issued an appeal for donations to help cover the cost of surgery for an 8-week old pup. Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) issued to appeal for donations for Murphy who was rushed to the vets this week.

Cork City Fire Service were called in to save a puppy who had gotten itself caught in a drain this morning. A crew from Ballyvolane Fire Station were called out, and managed to get the pup free.

A rescue horse who was taken into the care of animal welfare organisation My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) Cork at just a year old after suffering neglect has won not one but two awards at Cork Summer Show.

An animal welfare charity is appealing for respect from those looking to rehome a dog, following a slew of unpleasant encounters recently.

“I CAN’T contain my excitement — we’re beside ourselves!”So said Breeda Clancy, head of fundraising and visitor engagement at the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll as its open farm welcomed visitors back yesterday for the first time in over 12 months.

Cork's beloved Donkey Sanctuary has announced that it will reopen to visitors from July 1.

A number of Ballincollig residents are up in arms with dogs roaming free in the Ballincollig Regional Park.

CORK farmers gathered in five towns across the county this morning to highlight what they described as twin attacks on Ireland’s farming sector from EU CAP reform and the Irish Government’s Climate Action Bill.

CORK Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) has issued an urgent foster appeal for a “very old and very special” 17-year-old King Charles who has had a difficult life.

Cork's beloved Donkey Sanctuary has announced that it will reopen to visitors next month.

Heartbreaking images have emerged on social media of a seal entangled in discarded fishing net on Kedge Island near Baltimore in West Cork.

It's been a tough start to life for one Cork foal, but thanks to his resilient spirit and an abundance of TLC from his owners, things are looking up for three-week-old Paddy.

A Cork-based animal welfare charity is currently in search of a "special retirement home" for a ten-year-old dog where she can comfortably live out her days.

A Cork animal charity worker has described how she was shocked to the core after a feral cat was shot in a Cork town.

The popular Cat Hospital in Glanmire is filming a second RTÉ series about the work they do, offering specialised veterinary care to felines.

A Cork-based animal welfare charity has renewed its appeal for a home for a “very lonely” dog. Last month Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (Cork DAWG) took to social media in search of a new home for an Akita named Max.

STAFF members from Gilabbey Veterinary Hospital were called upon to free a trapped mute swan from the end of pitch netting on the 4G Astro Pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh earlier this morning.

In a year of decimated fundraising opportunities, operational challenges, and a 30% increase in callouts, The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland remains resilient and hopeful.

An animal welfare charity has taken to social media in search of a new home for a four-year-old dog who is currently “very lonely”. Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (Cork DAWG) said the young Akita is looking for a new home “through no fault of his own”.

'GOATSCAPING' has now turned into 'sheepscaping' at an old Cork graveyard as their environmentally friendly approach to cleaning up the cemetery continues.

CORK TD Christopher O’Sullivan has urged Cork County Council to support the local community of Long Island in salvaging the remains of a 9-metre humpback whale which recently washed up dead in the area.

Eight dead seals have been reported to Seal Rescue Ireland after washing up in East Cork in less than two weeks. Some of the dead seals have what looks like bullet holes in them.

A young collie dog has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Cork animal welfare charity Dog Action Welfare Group (Dawg) and its stalwart supporters. The organisation got a call from a veterinary practice about a dog that needed its help.

THE family of two German Shepherds that went missing in December are warning dog owners to keep a close eye on their pets.

Cork-based charity Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind has welcomed the first litter of puppies in 2021. In a post on Facebook, the charity introduced the six girls and two boys to the world. "We have welcomed the first litter of 2021. "The A Litter.

A Cork TD has welcomed the news that a strategic review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has gotten underway.

TEN kits of specialised oxygen masks for animals have been donated to the Cork City Fire Brigade by the Cork Animal Welfare Society.

AFTER the fantastic response to the film Nature in Cork City, Cork Nature Network is delighted to hold the first 2021 online premiere of their short film Cork Otters on February 2nd at 7pm.

A Cork woman has renewed her appeal for the public's help in locating her 89-year-old mother's missing dog.

An 89-year-old Cork woman has been left "heartbroken" and unable to sleep after her beloved dog went missing last week.

Dr Claudia Maria Wagner may be used to being referred to as the ‘Cat Lady’ since she appeared on the RTÉ programme ‘The Cat Hospital’ with her magnificent prize-winning Maine Coon, Franklin; but when she got post addressed to ‘German lady with a ...

An animal welfare group has taken to social media to share an update about a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy recently rescued by the charity.

AS we all adapted to lockdown lifestyle, many people across Ireland decided that more time at home and daily walks may be the perfect time to adopt a new pet.

An animal welfare charity has taken to social media to share "one of many cruelty cases" they have had in over the Christmas period.

A Cork dog is being hailed for her intelligence, bravery and empathy after playing a key role in rescuing a seal pup which had gotten into difficulty.

City Hall officials are currently considering creating a designated dog walking area, where dogs could be left off a leash.