As fatal dog attack on Nicole Morey in Limerick sees call for ban, experts are urging a focus on training, policing and enforcement

Pets consume a staggering 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and an area double the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue says move follows months of ‘significant consultation’

Everyone said we were mad to save her life and then to bring her to Australia, and so we were

Tech review: Weenect Tracker XS

There was no way I was going to set a trap – humane or barbaric

Dogs Trust records 37% rise in rescue requests and is ‘extremely concerned’ about ‘unwanted dog crisis’

Ageing may be an inevitability, but not an unyielding one, as scientists chase drugs for canine longevity

If the weather wasn’t helping us make the most of a dog-friendly holiday, locals were far more accommodating

Orla Tinsley: I was a penniless student, but there was one kitten, King George, who melted my heart

Roxie, our tiny Bichon Frisé, died recently and despite losing pets before, this death feels entirely different

Being Mum: Twelve months later, I realise Mum seems to feel more comfortable in the company of animals

Founder says company’s upfront commitment to sustainability has put it on the radar of big brand retailers conscious of their carbon footprint

Social media company uses a mixture of perks and pressure to keep brands close

We are in the late stages of a credit cycle, with too much money chasing too little value

Introductory discounts that don’t lead to repeat business are not adding up in the longterm for start-ups

Landmark author argues that digital disruption undermines the traditional approach to social supports

Investment bankers will be pulling many all-nighters in an attempt to guess the right share price