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Despite having 11 kids and 20 grandkids, my dad’s favourite children are his dogs
My father tires of me asking whether dogs should eat so much human food, and rejects any accusation he’s gone soft
World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2026: Pug Jinny Lu takes the top spot
Contest promotes dog adoptions and celebrates ‘the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique’
Seán Moncrieff - I was given short but specific instructions: Be nice to the dog; fix the table
Erasing history – the physical evidence of all the life that has been lived around it – can cause pangs of regret
Study of dogs confirms what you may already know – they can tell when we’re happy or sad
Researchers at the University of Vienna say their study is the first evidence of canines telling apart facial expressions
‘I genuinely thought I was going to lose her’: Dog rescued after ‘eating discarded cannabis’ on Ben Nevis hiking trail
Christina Bluhme was halfway up UK’s highest mountain when labrador Tokyo lost use of legs
Bring your pet everywhere? Here are the best cars for drivers with dogs
Our three top motoring choices for those who travel with their pet pooch
One empty-nesters’ antidote: Take a gap year petsitting in Perth
‘There is something wonderful about needing to find your sunglasses before you can drink your morning coffee’
It is time guidelines were put in place to help cat owners
I agree with licensing cats in the same manner as dogs
Humans, not cats, have systematically destroyed habitats and damaged the environment
Wildlife conservation deserves serious debate, not convenient scapegoats
Bake Off star Paul Hollywood convicted after speeding 160km/h to get sick cat to vet
Paul Hollywood accused by police of tailgating cars at high speeds to ‘bully’ them out of fast lane
Could a bottle-return model solve Ireland’s dog fouling problem?
Letter proposes barcode waste bags and financial incentives for responsible disposal
‘The smell would be unpleasant’: Battle rages over future of dogs on Ireland’s buses
Plus: Boycott boycotts Byrne’s boycott, civil war in the Limerick mayoralty, and a farewell to the maker of Ireland’s most controversial chair
Jessie Buckley clarifies her cat comments: ‘It’s really weighed on me all day. I felt sick’
Irish Oscar-nominee Jessie Buckley says it is a ‘misconception’ that she hates cats
Could Jessie Buckley’s ‘problematic’ anti-cat vibes scupper her Oscar bid?
Let’s hope a re-emergence of the actor’s bold declaration that she doesn’t like cats won’t mean she faces kitty karma on Oscar night
Do you take photos of your cat or dog everyday? There is a cost
Green internet use can help tackle the problem of ‘dark data’
As much as I love my dog, I can’t ignore the toll of pet flea treatments on aquatic life
If we follow advice to treat pets continuously, whether or not fleas are present, we inadvertently contribute to significant water pollution
Nine dog-friendly holiday spots around Ireland with lovely walks nearby
From Teelin to Sneem, forest walks in Tipperary to doggie gifts in Castlemartyr, every dog has its stay
My granddaughter’s birthday party was partially a celebration, but also to mark a departure
It was a party partially to celebrate a birthday, but also to mark a departure
Man loses appeal following dispute with couple in Co Laois who kept exotic pets in garage
he couple got a High Court injunction in 2014 preventing any further interference with their garage by Mr Martin snr, his son, and Drumgoan
SuperValu expands into pet cover in bid to be ‘one-stop shop’ for insurance
Company eyes ‘70 per cent gap in pet owners that don’t have insurance’
Dogs are being treated as substitute children. How did we end up here?
By the time couples feel they are in the right place and can afford children, women’s fertility has often declined
Dublin dog-sitting platform Gudog bought by Blackstone-backed Rover
First move into Irish market by canine care company which was taken private by asset giant in €2bn deal
25 ways to improve your health in 2025: Shop less, sleep more and keep a good work-life balance
The new year is a good time to take stock and start to transition to new, healthier habits
State must pick up €2.8m tab into pension scheme of company that went bust in 2009
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Pet insurance: Why owners must pay a price for peace of mind
With only a handful of providers, there is a small market for pet insurance in Ireland but the standard of pet healthcare is rising
‘Animals are so straightforward. They will love unconditionally. We almost don’t deserve them’
I moved into charity work, first at Barretstown and then with the DSPCA, after the crash pushed me out of architecture
Christmas gifts that can’t be wrapped: From unique flight experiences to spa days and hotel stays
Distillery tours, zip-wire thrills, and pet pampering: Give the gift of an experience this festive season
Paul Howard: I said I’d never love another dog as much as I loved Humphrey. I was wrong
‘These two puppies walk around the house, shoulder to shoulder, like cops on the beat. Feeding time is chaos. But we don’t care. We remember the silence’
Neakasa M1 review: This does the dirty work when it comes to your cat’s litter tray
Robotic litter box works a treat if you use the right litter but it is bulky and far from cheap
Are we pampering our pets too much?
Long cuddles, spa ‘treats’ and lavish pet-sthetics – pet privileging might seem like a nice idea for humankind’s best friends, but are we just breeding unhappy dogs?
World’s Ugliest Dog contest: Eight-year-old Pekinese Wild Thang claims title
The annual contest, held in California, featured eight dogs vying for the top prize
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