UTV Animals

Police have rescued 28 cockapoo and cocker spaniel puppies from a pick up truck near Larne Port in Co Antrim.

Campaigners have criticised the culling of deer in Phoenix Park in Dublin, accusing the government of putting profit before animal welfare.

The pups were saved by Northern Ireland’s only seal sanctuary at the nearby Exploris Aquarium.

Police say they are concerned for the well-being of the owner of two dogs found wandering in Kilbroney Forest, near Rostrevor in Co Down.

Crews from across Northern Ireland came to the rescue of three cows in the days after Christmas.

An animal charity is encouraging anyone thinking of getting a dog for Christmas to wait until after the festive season.

A reward is being offered to try to catch those responsible for leaving a tiny puppy to die in Bessbrook in South Armagh.

NI’s Chief Veterinary Officer has said the discovery of a case of ‘mad cow disease’ in Scotland does not impact NI’s negligible risk status.

A Londonderry grandmother has said police must catch the person who blasted her pet cat with a shotgun.

Animal rights campaigners have described the use of a live pigeon to kill a Peregrine Falcon as a barbaric act.