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Nuisance barking can be a really difficult behavior to live with.  It can even channel into noise complaints from...

With Met Eireann’s warnings of temp drops and snowy conditions on the way for Christmas 2023, I've put together a...

Have you ever felt embarrassed of your dog's behavior on walks? Felt the need to apologise to passersby? Felt ashamed...

We know the importance of keeping our dog safe on Halloween.  Walk them early in the day.  Keep them on leash for...

Avoid a spooky Halloween by ensuring your dog's ID tag, microchip details and your information is all up to date and...

Did you know black animals are the least likely to be adopted from rescue shelters? Black dogs also take on average...

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Meet Rocco! If you love cuddles and kisses then Rocco is the boy for you! Rocco is just one of the many bull breeds...

Teaching our dog recall is not just a desirable behaviour but a life saving skill should walking equipment ever break...

You may or may not know your dog has a super power. This super power is their sense of smell.  Dogs' process the whole...

Did you know our dogs are speaking to us all of the time? It's just not always as obvious to us, humans.  Dogs use...

  Dog trainer Suzy White from The Dog Centre and Woody the labrador with the best tips to teach your dog to walk...

Poor Pippa was found straying all alone and was brought to PAWS several weeks ago. She was very skinny and hungry but...

It's so important to keep your dog safe, cool and maintain the safety guidelines to avoid heat exhaustion and heat...

It's hot out there! And the temps are not due to drop below 20° for at least another few weeks.  We’re all trying to...

Can you believe this beautiful boy is with us a yesr now. Archie is always happy and smiling and frequently has the...

1. We don't speak the same language but I'm learning in every interaction with you and the world, even when you don't...

Do you have a very overexcitable dog? Do they struggle to manage their impulses? Jump at guests? Try greet everyone...

Here to shine a light on one of our long termed this week is Buzz! Buzz is a 1/2 year old hound that came to PAWS...

Some rescue dogs have only experienced fear and trauma in their lives, others have come directly from one home into...

It is so important that your puppy does not romp around and play with other dogs until they receive their last puppy...

A lot of people determine a dog's tail wag to mean only one thing - happiness. However, this is not always so, context...

When it comes to training, stimulating and understanding our dogs, it's important we understand them as best we can....

Visit any rescue shelter, dog pound or talk to any animal fosterer, kennel staff member or volunteer about the dogs...

We have all heard about the importance of 'brain drain' and mental enrichment for your dog.  Allowing your dog to...

Dogs chewing and mouthing are very natural, normal dog behaviors.  Dogs will enjoy chewing right through their...

In PAWS, we see every kind of dog find themselves in rescue usually through no fault of their own. All breeds, from...

To a normal person, Sniffing may seem like a very mundane activity. To a dog, however, sniffing is their whole world....

Many dogs can struggle to control their impulses. Particularly, working breed dogs or smaller, robust breeds....

Barking and noise sensitivity in dogs can be a rough behaviour to manage when it becomes habitual.  It can quickly...

With Met Eireann’s warnings of colder spells and snowy conditions on the way for January 2023, I've put together a...

As 2022 comes to a close, we have been looking back at the madness and mayhem, the happy and the sad, the achievements...

Christmas is a tough period for any training time and it's easy for dogs to keep to their positive behavioural habits...

Each year Christmas brings an even bigger strain on rescues and pounds from the stream of unwanted dogs and puppies...

Socialisation in adolescent dogs can be a tricky period for new owners of older puppies where you missed their social...

Poor old Mr Binx has been in Paws 1 year today 😢 Binx is a very happy go lucky guy who really deserves a...

New dog introductions can be tense times for both dogs and owners. When bringing new dogs as additions to households...

Halloween is in full fright this week and we're all prepping our pet to keep them safe from all the spooks. All of the...

Socialisation is often a misunderstood concept when it comes to our dogs. Socialising your puppy or new rescue dog...

Halloween is definitely a very different time of year with lots of unusual festivities and noise for our dogs to try...

Many of our dogs live in a world where all of their natural, primary needs are not met. Barking, chasing, digging, etc...

We are truly delighted to announce our annual PAWS greeting cards and calendars are now available at our shop,...

A few blog posts back, we spoke about the pressure PAWS is currently under paying our maintenance, care and vet bill...

Some dogs spend most of the day waiting around all day for their walk. It can be the most exciting part of the day for...

In late July, we received some information from our local dog warden regards two lurcher he found alongside three...

Being aware of our dogs' breed and breed make ups can be helpful in informing our choice of enrichment, how we train...

We all know the safety guidelines to keep our dogs cool and out of the high temperatures during a heatwave. . Keeping...

Some dogs, like people, struggle to wind down or decompress when they need to. Many dogs get bursts of energy or spend...

A very successful day out for all dog lovers at the Kilkenny's Next Top Madra fun dog show fundraiser organised by...

Join us on the 30th of July, for a fun dog show and search for Kilkenny's Next Top Madra at the Redmills' store in...

What a crew! As you know, we are a not for profit charity rescue who is sustained from a small government grant each...

This time last year, a painfully emaciated white lurcher came into PAWS. She had been found straying not far from the...

We are all guilty of sometimes reinforcing behaviours in our dogs that are actually bad habits for them to get into. ...

The lurcher puppy 5 came into our care on the 31st of May in need of a lot of care and vet attention. They were...

OK Friends and supporters all over the world. Unfortunately, we have to ask for help. As you know we are a not for...

Some dogs, like people, do not enjoy being touched or petted or are even just sensitive to particular areas of their...

Our devoted marathoner, Catriona Gibbons, is running in the VHI women's mini marathon in aid of PAWS for her 6th year...

A huge thank you to all of our supporters and visitors to our stand at Pups in Park at Malahide Castle and Gardens...

Last Sunday the 20th of March, a very brave and admirable group of 36 ladies took part in a group workout fundraiser...

One of the most important obedience and general commands to teach your dog is to swap items they see as high value...

And here we sign off on our 25th anniversary week with a special feature on Nationwide on RTE. If you missed us,...

This month we celebrate twenty-five years in rescue. I can’t believe how time has gone so fast. Little did I know all...

Tonight’s fundraising post is dedicated to Deirdre, my Mum. The founder of this rescue. My best friend.On Sunday the...

In rescue it’s hard to stay going on the best of days, although we help all breeds of dogs, when you choose the...

Tonight’s post is about a child, who will in turn, become my legacy.Her name is Sarah Connolly.The daughter I never...

While PAWS would like to acknowledge receipt of a grant of €48,500 from the Department of Agriculture in December 2021...

This year, we were delighted to hear from GooDog Kilkenny and Castle Farm who are coming together to organise a...

It's official, winter is here and with it, comes colder weather and shorter days. This can make dog walks and exercise...

We are truly delighted to announce our annual PAWS greeting cards and calendars are now available at our shop,...

Our boy, Bru, needs to find his forever home. Bru needs someone experienced with bull breeds and training a dog. He is...

Whether you're helping your dog readjust to being home alone while you're heading back to work or struggling to keep...

The run up to and of course, the night of, Halloween can be a really fun time of year! And one to be enjoyed with our...

Each year on October 1st marks National Black Dog Day. National Black Dog Day is a special day to help highlight black...

To help promote our many adoptable and sweet dogs looking for their forever home, we've compiled a list of the ten...

The term 'puppy farm' is one not many of us have heard before.  Your mind can automatically conjure up an image...

After almost two years of covid lockdowns and travel restrictions, there had been drastic affects on people spending...

Allow us to introduce to a very special older lady and our newest dog finding it a little more difficult to find her...

Young or old, no matter the breed or background, the "watch me" command is a hugely useful training tool for your dog...

It's been a time for weather extremes recently in our little country from a heatwave and now, frequently forecasted...

At PAWS, we come across all kinds of dogs, from all backgrounds, breeds, personalities and ages. Many PAWS dogs have...

The key to the best relationships in work, partnerships and friendships is communication. This is true in all parts of...

We don't often ask for help, but now we must. At PAWS we are famous for saving the unwanted: Lurchers, Bull breeds,...

The Paws team bid a very fond farewell to Richard "Dick" Maher this July. Dick was an invaluable part of the Paws...

Children and Dogs. It goes without saying that children and dogs can make some of the best friendships we’ve ever...

Introducing dog and baby Shelter workers report that many people who surrender their pets to animal shelters cite a...

Its important to note and take heed that when you adopt a rescue dog into your home, their whole world has changed...

Bella is one of the long term dogs at PAWS who, despite their special characters and individuality, can find...

As Summer was coming to an end in August 2020, Ireland was getting weather warnings for a late night storm. The Paws...

As we're all getting used to the new way of living with Covid-19 and social distancing and wearing face coverings has...

So, everyone is looking back at 2020 with sorrow. Well, here is something special YOU did this year.275…Yes…TWO...

2020 was the year of puppies among everything else! I think it's safe to say we can all agree more people than ever...

We are delighted to say our annual Paws calendar for 2021 and our Christmas greeting cards are available to purchase...

A lot of dogs pass through our gates, from litters of unexpected puppies, to unwanted pets, to dogs that find...

October 1st is National Black Dog Day to help raise awareness for all the black coated dogs that tend to get...

  photo courtesy of JB Vendamme Introducing Bella the bull breed mix! Bella, like many bull breeds before her, is...

As a non- profit organisation, we rely on the generosity of our supporters, fundraisers and a small annual grant to...

When adopting or bringing home a new dog or puppy, it's important to remember that everything is completely new to...

When you hear the term 'puppy farm' your mind automatically conjures up an image of a sunny, farm-land filled with...

On June 20th, 2020, the Independent issued an article elaborating on warnings from An Garda Siochana to 'watch your...

On a hot summer night, on the 16th of June 2020, car tyres could be heard coming down the PAWS lane in the evening. ...

During the Covid 19 government restrictions,many people took the opportunity of being home from work and school and a...

If you are a regular supporter of the PAWS updates on social media or you have visited our shelter at some time in the...

Nobody wants a black-coated dog, ask any rescue shelter, and unfortunately its no different at PAWS. Black dogs face a...

We are now offering PAWS printed face masks for €10.00 incl. postage in Ireland (€12 for delivery internationally) on...

The dogs of Ireland have definitely benefited from having us all home during lock-down.  They have been spending more...

While we are still closed to public access since the 13th of March due to Covid-19 restrictions, we would still like...

April is National Adopt a Greyhound month! Here at PAWS, we always help to highlight and put some focus on these...

As Ireland is nearing towards its third official week of implementing government regulations to slow the spread of the...

Often, you hear some people say that they think you will only find older or problem dogs in shelters looking for a...

We are very excited to announce our next charity event will be a Roaring Twenties Garden Party held at the Lyrath...

When a gorgeous, bright, happy, young staffie cross boy came to PAWS almost three years ago, we had no idea he would...

At any one time, PAWS can be housing and caring for upto 120 dogs and puppies in our shelter and foster carers. These...

We love a successful adoption story here at PAWS. As you can imagine, we can have on average of 100+ dogs at our...

PAWS is a charity which relies on a small annual government grant and the generosity of public donations to help keep...

Whether you are a dog owner, a rescue supporter or a lifelong animal lover, remembering PAWS in your will is an act of...

Losing your dog can be a traumatic and scary event and one that no pet owner really wants to ever experience. As you...

Losing your dog can be a traumatic and scary event and one that no pet owner really wants to ever experience. As you...

Losing your dog can be a traumatic and scary event and one that no pet owner really wants to ever experience. As you...

We are proud to say our 2020 PAWS calendars are now available to purchase for €8.00 plus postage at www.paws.ie/shop....

You are starting a new life journey when you adopt a dog. It is an exciting time bringing a new pet into the...

Our boy, Bru, needs to find his forever home. As well as his good looks, this boy has a heart of gold, as reflected in...

With everyone heading back to normality tomorrow and only 358 days to Christmas 🙂 I thought I would take the...

At PAWS, we love each and every dog that walks through the gate, the ones who end up in our care because an owner has...

Today, the world lost one of the most amazing human beings ever created. The world and more importantly, the world of...