Author - Sarah O'Dwyer

20Aug

How To Vote for Puppy of the Year

To decide who progresses through each round, the public will vote for their favourite puppy in-store* and online.  *Only counties with physical Petmania stores will have in-store voting. How will voting work? In Round 1, all puppies who entered will appear online through their county's voting page or in-store on a Puppy of the Year display board. The top 5 voted puppies from each county will progress into Round 2. There will also be 1 wildcard puppy from each county that will also progress...

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29Oct

Ireland’s Top Puppy Names 2024

And the most popular puppy name is... Luna! Top 10 Puppy Names The Irish owned pet-retailer has surveyed over 1,700 pet-parents in Ireland as part of its annual Puppy of the Year competition. The survey has unveiled that across the nation, the top-five most popular names for man’s best friend are: Luna Teddy Riley Milo Bailey Luna reclaims the top spot from Bailey last year, who has dropped to fifth. Teddy move up to second, with new appearances from Riley. Last year's top 5 names: Bailey Luna Teddy Milo Rosie What Were the Less Common Puppy...

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04Jul

Adopt an Animal with Mayo SPCA

If you have been thinking of getting a dog or cat, then look to adopt an animal. Think Adoption First. Meet NWSPCA, who are partnered with our store in Westport. Find out below how you can offer a forever home to one of the dogs or cats in their care. Who are they? Mayo SPCA exists to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned and neglected animals in Mayo. They are a voluntary organisation, made up of volunteers who believe in an animals right...

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03Jan

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Tipperary

Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the best walking trails both you and your dog can avail of in County Tipperary 1. Glen of Aherlow The Glen of Aherlow is a gorgeous place for afternoon walks...

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29Dec

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Athlone

Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the best walking trails both you and your dog can avail of in Athlone. 1. Burgess Park Athlone Burgess Park is a public park in Athlone. The park is located...

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26Oct

Ireland’s Top 10 Puppy Names 2023

And for the second year running, the most popular puppy name is... Bailey! Top 10 Puppy Names The Irish owned pet-retailer has surveyed over 1,600 pet-parents in Ireland as part of its annual Puppy of the Year competition. The survey has unveiled that across the nation, the top-ten most popular names for man’s best friend are: Bailey Luna Teddy Milo Rosie Bruno Cooper Ruby Bella Max Bailey takes the top spot away from last year's Luna, who dropped to second. Teddy remains a consistent third, with new appearances from Milo, Rosie, Bruno, Ruby, and...

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09May

Cats and Children – The Do’s and Don’ts

Cats can make wonderful companions for people of all ages. They are a great addition to a family home, and can help teach children empathy, responsibility and compassion. However, it’s important that if you’re thinking of introducing a new feline friend into your home, that you familiarise yourself with some essential safety tips first. After all, as cute as cats are, they have sharp claws and aren’t afraid to use them if a young child clashes with them. Check out our top...

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22Feb

5 Best Places to Walk Your Dog In Meath

This month for Operation TransPAWmation, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can have fun and get out and exercise with your furry friend. Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the...

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22Feb

5 Best Places To Walk Your Dog in Dublin

This month for Operation TransPAWmation, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can have fun and get out and exercise with your furry friend. Regular exercise is essential to help keep our dogs from gaining excessive weight, and to ensure their overall physical and mental health remains intact. Getting out and about helps keep the brain active, is a great stress reliever and boredom buster; both for dogs and humans! Check out our blog post below on the best...

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06Dec

Buying a Gift For Your Pet This Christmas

With their unwavering loyalty, happy tail wags and joyful greetings at the front door after a long day at work, most pet owners would agree that their fur babies deserve the world. But how exactly do you find the perfect gift for your pet? Whether your dog helped you get out of the house for a walk every day or your cat was there to make you laugh with their shenanigans, our four legged family members deserve a gift under the...

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