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Irish Senator Complains of Animal Welfare "Cabal"

Critter News

This complaint is the result of proposed legislation to ban puppy mills in Ireland. The dog breeding legislation, intended to outlaw “puppy-farming”, was prepared by Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment John Gormley. Tags: Ireland legislation puppy mills dogs.

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On "Discarded" Greyhounds

Animal Person

The modern day racing greyhound's life is conditioned purely by economics - if it’s too old or slow to compete as a gambling medium - it will be disposed of as cheaply as possible and swiftly replaced with one that can, from endless supply which are bred in Ireland with the aid of EU funding.

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5 great Irish pets

4 The Love Of Animals

According to the Irish Setter Club of America, it “stays a puppy for a long time, and retains some of its merry Irish character forever.”. Medium, 8-10 pounds) This cat originated on the Isle of Man, an island off the coast of Ireland. Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier.

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