We’re asking pet owners across Ireland about their Christmas traditions, how their pets are included in the festivities, and whether they’ve ever caused a little festive chaos. This survey should take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. Your responses will help us understand how Irish pet owners celebrate Christmas with their pets and raise awareness of […]
We’re thrilled to have been selected as one of UCD Veterinary Society’s ‘Charities of the Year’. To celebrate, why not join us on 24 November for the annual UCD Veterinary Students Christmas Carols? This popular festive event brings together students, supporters and animal lovers for an enjoyable evening of music and Christmas cheer. We would […]
If you are a client of The Irish Blue Cross, we would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our client survey via the link below. Your feedback is extremely important to us and will help us better understand the challenges facing pet owners in Ireland, improve the services we […]
We are delighted to partner with Maxi Zoo Leopardstown for the final stop on our microchipping roadshow in 2026, on Saturday November 14th. If you would like to have your pet microchipped, please complete the form below as spaces are limited. You will also need to have photographic ID and a utility bill, issued within the last […]
As Halloween approaches, we are urging pet owners to keep their cats and dogs safely indoors after dark. While fireworks and dressing up can be enjoyable for people, pets can become seriously distressed and prone to bolting off in fear. For this reason, we are appealing to dog owners not to take their pets trick […]
Our research has found more than half of Irish pet owners are still grieving more than a year after their pet’s passing, which highlights the need for greater recognition of pet bereavement and ensure grieving owners know where to turn for support. The survey of almost 500 pet owners across Ireland found that 99% said […]
THE IRISH BLUE CROSS Submission on the General Scheme of the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026 1. Introduction The Irish Blue Cross welcomes the Government’s commitment to improving welfare standards for dogs kept in commercial dog breeding establishments (DBEs). We support the overall direction of the General Scheme and, in particular, proposals intended to […]
As Wimbledon gets underway, we are warning dog owners that tennis balls can pose serious risks to their pets. The size and compressibility of a tennis ball can create a choking hazard, particularly for medium to large-sized dogs. Once punctured or worn down, fragments can also break off, increasing the risk of ingestion and internal […]
With rising temperatures forecast over the coming days, we are urging pet owners to keep their cats and dogs safely out of the sun. We are particularly concerned about the number of dogs who are exercised in hot weather, and those left in hot cars. Temperatures over 20 degrees Celsius can put dogs at higher […]
