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26Nov

Adopt a Dog with PAWS Animal Rescue

If you have been thinking of getting a dog, then look to adopt one. Think Adoption First. Meet PAWS Animal Rescue, who is partnering with our new Petmania store opening soon in Clonmel. Find out below how you can offer a forever home to one of the dogs in their care. Who are they? PAWS was founded in February 1997 by Deirdre Hetherington in Sallins, Co Kildare. The original concept was to rehome unwanted pets from their current homes and take in...

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18Nov

Pet Rescue Landscape in Ireland

Petmania Report: Pet Rescue Landscape in Ireland 62% of Irish Pet Owners Have Adopted Rescues: Petmania’s 2024 Report Highlights Ireland’s Growing Commitment to Animal Welfare Ireland is embracing pet adoption with enthusiasm, as shown by the 62% of pet owners who have chosen to adopt rescues. Petmania, Ireland’s leading pet care retailer highlights this growing commitment to animal welfare in its 2024 Pet Rescue and Adoption Report. The report reveals both the inspiring trends in pet adoption and the pressing challenges faced...

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23Oct

How to Look After Your Labrador’s Coat

Friendly, fun, eager to please, and low-maintenance, it’s no surprise that the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. More often than not, Labradors are short-haired, but their double coats mean they need a dedicated grooming routine to stay happy and healthy. Here are my top tips to help you with your Labrador grooming needs. Equipment Needed Slicker brush Slicker brushes have thin bristles and are great for keeping your pet’s coat free of mats and tangles. They come in different types,...

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10Oct

Adopt an Animal with Kilkenny SPCA

If you have been thinking of getting a dog or cat, then look to adopt an animal. Think Adoption First. Meet Kilkenny SPCA, who are partnered with our store in Kilkenny. Find out below how you can offer a forever home to one of the dogs or cats in their care. Who are they? Founded in 1882 by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the charity was set up to promote the welfare of all animals, both domestic and wild. The first meeting took...

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Adult maine coon cat wearing witch halloween hat lying on autumn grass with pumpkin
10Sep

8 Ways To Keep Your Pet Safe This Halloween

As the mid-term break draws near, families are busy carving pumpkins, choosing costumes and planning spooky activities for this year’s Halloween. What fun…for humans! It is important to keep our pets safe this Halloween, and we urge pet owners to remember Halloween is a time of great disruption for our four legged family members. To manage this, we have compiled our top tips to minimise the impact on pets through this stressful period. 1.Keep Chocolate Away Many sweet treats — especially chocolate —...

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26Aug

The Benefits of Dog Treats

We're all committed to keeping our dogs happy and healthy, but did you know that treats can actually have huge benefits to your dog's mental and physical health? Providing your dog with high quality, nutritional dog treats can deliver extra benefits such as healthier coats, joints and skin, maintain good dental hygiene, and improve digestion. Discover how treats can be more than just treats and the significant health and wellbeing benefits they can bring for your dog with our blog below. *Treats should make up...

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dog running beside owner practicing recall training outside
31May

How to find and choose a puppy trainer

From teaching your puppy basic obedience to advanced training for agility competitions, a great dog trainer can make all the Even if you have years of experience with dogs, a professional trainer can help you troubleshoot problems and hone your abilities. Plus, group classes have the wonderful benefit of socializing your dog. But how do you know when you’ve found the right trainer for your puppy? Finding the right dog trainer Joining a puppy or dog training class can be a great way to...

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30May

Looking after your puppy’s dental health

We all want our puppies to be as healthy and as comfortable as possible. From feeding them the right food, to bringing them out on walks and taking them to the vet for their vaccines, we do everything we can to ensure our beloved four legged friends are in the best shape. But do you know how to clean your puppy’s teeth and give them a proper dental care routine? It’s one thing that can often get overlooked, but is...

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30May

Making positive experiences for your puppy

The key to a happy, well socialised adult dog is ensuring they have lots of positive experiences as a puppy. Laying the groundwork early on for a well behaved dog is essential for your puppy's growth and development. However, the introduction of new experiences needs to be gradual and controlled. It must also be done when your puppy is relaxed and feels safe. It’s vital that puppies learn about everyday life in a positive way. Read our blog below on...

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Two cute happy puppy dogs with a birthday cake celebrating at a birthday party
27May

How to Throw a Party for your Dog

Thinking of throwing a 'pawty'? What better way to show our infinite love for our furry family members than by throwing a birthday 'pawty' for them? As our dogs become an increasingly central figure in the family unit, there's no doubt that there's been a significant growth in trends such as celebrating your pet’s birthday in recent years. According to our Pet Report of 2023, more than three quarters of the population celebrate their pets birthday annually, with the most common...

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