LOCAL woman Rita Cooper and her black spaniel Bella visit Fermanagh schools and care homes to offer a space where people can express their feelings without judgment. Rita is now calling for ‘More Paws on Deck’ to help expand this comforting service. Bella, an 8-year-old trained therapy dog, is part of the national Pets As Therapy (PATS) […]
Rise in dog attacks in Fermanagh
THERE were a dozen dog attacks on people in the Fermanagh and Omagh area in the first three months of this year. In its quarterly report, due to be delivered to the May meeting of the Council’s environmental services committee, it was revealed that between January 1 and March 31 this year, there were 12 […]
Council spells out rules to local dog owners
A NUMBER of locations around Fermanagh have been identified as “hot spots for dog fouling” by the Council, as it ramps up its efforts to promote responsibile pet ownership. The Loughshore Path at Bellanaleck, Killyfole Lake, the Broadmeadow and the Derrychara Playing fields in Enniskillen, sa well as four locations in Omagh, have all singled out as […]
Warning for Fermanagh dog owners during lambing season
FERMANAGH dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control in the countryside, particularly now during the ongoing lambing season. The warning has been issued by Fermanagh and Omagh Council, who noted livestock worrying by dogs was “a key concern for farmers and still remains an issue”, with 30 reported incidents in the local […]
WATCH: Fermanagh Fun Farm goes barking mad!
By Annie Flynn FERMANAGH Fun Farm opened its doors to some furry friends for the first time ever in honour of National Puppy Appreciation Day, which was celebrated all around the country Sunday. Families that visited brought their dogs to the farm and all different breeds came along to play together. Among the guests were ‘Bridget’ the bulldog, ‘Tiny’ […]
Armstrong calls for improved dog breeding welfare
DIANA Armstrong MLA met with representatives from Dogs Trust at an event hosted by the charity in Stormont recently, with the aim of improving welfare for dogs and their owners. The charity held the event in Parliament Buildings to raise awareness of the need for responsible dog breeding and rehoming, and how current legislation could […]
Fermanagh farmer devastated after sheep killed
A LOCAL sheep farmer was left devastated after one of his animals suffered an “excruciating death” following a fatal dog attack, which highlights the serious dangers facing rural Fermanagh farmers. John Hazlett has been rearing sheep on his farm in Belleek for almost 20-years and he lost his first animal to a dog attack on […]
Dog poo a messy business for walkers in Fermanagh
DOG walkers could be fined up to £200 following a noticeable rise in dog fouling on local streets. Walkers have expressed anger after encountering numerous patches of dog excrement left uncollected by owners on Enniskillen streets. “The town centre has been spruced up and made to look attractive, but this makes the place look like […]
Farmer condemns ‘cruel’ attacks on sheep in Fermanagh
A LOCAL farmer has condemned recent dog attacks on sheep, calling it ‘cruel to see animals suffering’ after several ewes and lambs were injured or killed in separate incidents in Garrison and Tempo. Sheep farmers in Fermanagh are on high alert following the attacks, which have resulted in ewes being killed and several lambs suffering […]
Time running out for XL Bully dogs to be exempted
XL Bully owners have just a couple of days to apply for an Exemption Certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action. The deadline to apply to their local council online is midnight on December 31, 2024. For XL Bully dogs to be eligible for exemption they must be microchipped, licenced and […]