Poha, Mitzy, Peanut, Millie, Minnie and Leo. Alison with her six rescue dogs, Poha, Mitzy, Millie, Minnie, Peanut and Leo. I can’t understand the level of animal cruelty in this country, and why puppy farms are still being licensed when we have so many rescue dogs looking for homes. There is also no dedicated animal welfare unit, and there are not enough tough sentences being handed down in the courts to deter people from animal cruelty. Submissions for the animal welfare consultation process should be relayed as follows:Email: animalwelfareconsultation@agriculture.gov.ieWebsite: hereThe closing date for submissions is 5pm Friday January 2, 2026

Source: Irish Examiner January 02, 2026 14:52 UTC