CONFUSION is growing among Fermanagh farmers, pet owners, and vets as major changes to animal medicine rules take effect in January. Under the Windsor Framework, a UK-EU agreement on goods moving from Great Britain into the North of Ireland, access to veterinary medicines for pets and livestock could become more restricted. Although the Government has […]
Rare Swiss sheep make their home in Fermanagh
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A LOCAL woman, who is one of the only keepers of an award-winning flock of rare Valais Blacknose sheep in the North, is competing for glory at major UK shows. Jackie O’Shea and her husband Patrick own 22 Valais Blacknose sheep – a very rare variety which originate from a remote region in Switzerland, with only 19,000 purebreds in […]
Search on for Fermanagh’s ‘Nose of Tralee’
WHILE the search continues to find this year’s Fermanagh ‘Rose’, the hunt is also on to find the perfect ‘nose’ to represent the county at this year’s Tralee festivities. The annual ‘Nose of Tralee’ competition, which is now in its 12th year, celebrates the charm and personality of pets of all shapes, sizes, and species – […]
Fermanagh animal sanctuary ‘at full capacity for cats’
A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent need for help and support after they revealed they’re “at full capacity for cats” as the local struggles with abandoned pets continues. Major concerns have been raised over the growing number of animals who are being abandoned throughout Fermanagh, with Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary facing increasing pressure. […]
Fermanagh community rallies around injured cat
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The little moggy suffered extensive damage to its eye after it was hit by a car on the Tempo Road in Enniskillen.
Number of pets abandoned in Fermanagh increases
THERE has been a massive increase in the number of pets being abandoned this year as one of the county’s leading animal sanctuaries continues to struggle with the huge demand on capacity. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, located in Ballinamallard, has reported a huge number of pets being abandoned and dumped across Fermanagh, with another noticeable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cat loses leg in Christmas Eve accident in Fermanagh
A MAJOR fundraising campaign has been launched to support a cat in the county which had to undergo a leg amputation after it was the victim of a road accident on Christmas Eve. Local pet owners and animal lovers united following a heartfelt social media appeal from ‘Lost Paws NI’ which shared the traumatic experience […]
Fears disease could threaten Fermanagh sheep industry
CONCERN is growing that changes to measures and supports to prevent a potentially devastating sheep disease could have a serious impact on the future of the industry. The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and National Sheep Association (NSA) have said the changes to North’s Maedi Visna (MV) free sheep status and the withdrawal of DAERA funding, is […]