Party4AnimalWelfare, 21 Ashbrook, Clontarf, Dublin (2026)

03/06/2026

🚨 SHOCKING UPDATE 🚨

We recently reported on this heartbreaking case, and the latest developments have sent shockwaves through the animal welfare community. 💔🐴

My Lovely Horse Rescue is desperately searching for Eleanor, a sweet rescue pony stolen from a field near their Kildare base. While many people have offered support and information, the charity has also been targeted by cruel trolls.

Read more here:
https://www.crimeworld.com/ireland/animal-charity-searching-for-stolen-pony-reveals-shocking-abuse-and-threats-they-have-received/a/155051220.html

😡 They have received threatening messages, fake "sightings," hoax phone calls, and disturbing AI-generated images of Eleanor. One image suggested she was about to be transported, while another mocked her situation.

Despite the abuse, the rescue team remains determined. 💪🐎

"We're not afraid. We have a great team here who are all on the lookout for her," said spokesperson Martina Kenny.

The charity has also been forced to increase security due to threats and previous attempts by individuals to enter their property. 🚔

There are growing fears that Eleanor may be taken to a in and sold, which is now a key focus of the search.

📢 Party for Animal Welfare (PAW) is calling for increased scrutiny at ports and ferry crossings, urging authorities to strengthen inspections and monitoring efforts to help prevent stolen animals from being transported out of the country. 🚢🐴

🙏 Please keep sharing 's story. Every share could help bring her home safely.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio/story.

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03/06/2026

🐾💔 Paws for Animal Welfare (PAW) is continuing and strengthening our campaign against greyhound racing and all bloodsports.

🚫 Ban Greyhound Racing.
🚫 Ban Bloodsports.
🚫 Defund Greyhound Racing NOW.

Shocking new figures show that nearly 6,000 former racing greyhounds born in Ireland in 2021 and 2022 are already dead after leaving the industry.

Read more here: https://www.thejournal.ie/racing-greyhound-dead-ireland-green-dogs-7059807-Jun2026/

📊 Data released by Greyhound Racing Ireland reveals that 5,960 greyhounds from these two breeding years have been recorded as deceased after becoming inactive in racing and remaining in Ireland.

Even more concerning:
🐕 63% of inactive greyhounds from these years are reported dead.
🐕 Among dogs born in 2022, the mortality rate rises to 74%.
🐕 Many died between just 3.5 and 5.5 years of age, despite greyhounds often living 10–14 years.

Thousands more have been exported overseas, while only a fraction have found homes as family pets. Every one of these dogs deserved safety, compassion, and a life beyond the racetrack. ❤️

Meanwhile, the greyhound racing industry continues to receive almost €20 million in taxpayer funding every year. 💰

How many more dogs must die before meaningful action is taken?

Greyhounds are gentle, loving companions—not disposable commodities. Public money should support animal welfare, rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming, not an industry linked to the deaths of thousands of young dogs.

📢 Join us. Share this post. Raise your voice. Demand change.

Every greyhound deserves the chance to live a full and happy life. 🐾❤️

👉⚖️🐕🦌🐪🐄🐖🦙🐈🦧🧸🙏

03/06/2026

🐄💔 Why do so many people accused of animal cruelty seem to receive such lenient treatment, while the animals are left to suffer the consequences? We demand change!

A dairy farmer facing dozens of animal welfare charges has been released from custody after taking High Court action relating to the case brought by the Department of Agriculture.

The farmer is facing 38 charges of alleged animal neglect, while a further 36 charges relate to his farming company. He denies all charges. Earlier this year, he was jailed after the court found he had breached his bail conditions. However, he was later re-admitted to bail by the High Court.

The alleged offences involve serious animal welfare concerns dating back to 2022. Despite the scale of the case, the trial is not expected to begin for another four months and could last up to four weeks.

Cases like this raise important questions about accountability, enforcement, and whether current penalties are strong enough to act as a real deterrent against animal neglect and cruelty. ⚖️🐾

Animals depend entirely on humans for their care and welfare. When allegations of neglect arise, the public deserves transparency, timely justice, and confidence that animal welfare laws are being properly enforced.

What are your thoughts? Should penalties for proven animal cruelty and neglect be tougher? 👇

02/06/2026

🌿🦉🚨 TAKE ACTION TO HELP SAVE DUNSANY NATURE RESERVE 🚨🦇🌳

Meath PAW – Party for Animal Welfare is calling for strong grassroots action against the proposed "Navan Railway Public Consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route."

The current preferred route would cut through the heart of the magnificent Dunsany Nature Reserve in Co. Meath, effectively dividing one of Ireland’s most important rewilding and biodiversity projects in two. 💔🌿

Dunsany Nature Reserve covers 650 hectares and is internationally recognised for its conservation success. It is home to pine martens, otters, hares, red kites, great spotted woodpeckers, sparrowhawks, warblers, and 8 of Ireland’s 9 protected bat species. 🦇🦅🦦🐇

At a time when Ireland is facing a biodiversity emergency, Dunsany stands as a beacon of hope and a model for nature recovery. 🌎💚

Yet the proposed rail extension route could:
❌ Fragment vital wildlife habitats
❌ Disrupt wildlife movement corridors
❌ Damage ancient woodland and wetlands
❌ Threaten rare and protected species
❌ Undermine years of successful conservation work

No one is opposing public transport improvements. However, alternative routes exist that could avoid this ecological treasure while still delivering improved rail services. 🚆

📢 Public consultation is open until 5pm on Friday, 3rd July 2026.

Now is the time to speak up for wildlife, biodiversity, and future generations. Nature cannot submit objections—but we can.

🌳🐦 Every submission matters. Every voice counts.

Please make your submission and urge Irish Rail to consider alternative routes that protect Dunsany Nature Reserve and its irreplaceable wildlife.

💚 Protect Nature.
💚 Protect Wildlife.
💚 Protect Dunsany.

🌿🦇🦉🦦🐾
Randal Plunkett

02/06/2026

💔🐴 Who could commit such a cruel and heartless act against an innocent rescued pony?

Party for Animal Welfare (PAW) is devastated to hear that Eleanor, a beloved rescue pony from My Lovely Horse Rescue, has been stolen. After surviving hardship and finding safety, love, and care, she has now been taken from the place she called home. 😢

Eleanor had been with the rescue for two years and had become a friendly, well-loved member of the family. Staff searched neighbouring farms, spoke to local people, and contacted authorities, but there has been no sign of her. Sadly, they have been forced to conclude that she was stolen.

https://www.thejournal.ie/horse-stolen-charity-eleanor-appeal-7058671-Jun2026/

The emotional toll on the rescue team is immense. To make matters worse, they have faced false reports, scams demanding money for information, and even abusive messages. No rescue organisation should have to endure this while desperately trying to bring a vulnerable animal home. 💔

Ireland is facing far too many cases of equine cruelty, neglect, theft, and abuse. The lack of effective enforcement continues to leave horses and ponies at risk. We are exhausted by the endless suffering inflicted on these innocent animals. 🐎💔

Please share Eleanor's story and help bring her home safely. If you have genuine information, contact My Lovely Horse Rescue directly and confidentially on 📞 087 261 1463.

🙏 Let's stand together for Eleanor and for all horses suffering cruelty and neglect.

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02/06/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

A major step forward for animals in Europe! 🐇🐁🐕🐒

The European Commission has unveiled a roadmap to accelerate the phase-out of animal testing in chemical safety assessments, replacing outdated animal tests with modern, non-animal scientific methods while maintaining high standards for human health and environmental protection. 🌍✨

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1214

This follows years of campaigning by animal welfare advocates across Europe, including many dedicated activists in Ireland who have worked tirelessly to give a voice to animals. ❤️

The roadmap includes 22 actions across 15 areas, covering chemicals, pesticides, biocides, pharmaceuticals, and food and feed additives. It will promote the development and use of innovative non-animal approaches, including new technologies, AI, and advanced scientific methods. The European Commission will begin implementing the roadmap immediately, with progress reviews planned through 2029. 📈🔬

While this is a significant victory, the Party for Animal Welfare (PAW) will continue campaigning for a complete end to animal testing. We stand alongside our sister animal advocacy parties in Europe, including the Party for the Animals (PvdD) in the Netherlands and the Animal Protection Party (Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz) in Germany, which each has one . In working towards a future free from animal experimentation !!!

Implementation and enforcement in Ireland will be crucial. PAW will continue to press the Irish Government to ensure these commitments deliver real change for animals.

No animals. Better science. Safer people. A safer planet. 🌱

Thanks a million SAFR Ireland. (— Support ) & IAVS (The Irish Society) .

02/06/2026

🇮🇪🦅 Thank you, Norway! 🇳🇴💚

This year marks the successful completion of an 18-year journey to restore the White-tailed Sea Eagle to Ireland.

Sadly, some of the early reintroduced eagles were poisoned, and persecution remained one of the greatest challenges facing the project. Despite these setbacks, conservationists, volunteers, and local communities never gave up. 🦅💚 Today, the White-tailed Sea Eagle population in Ireland is once again self-sustaining.

Of course the Party for Animal Welfare (PAW) calls for stronger wildlife protection enforcement across Ireland, north and south, where needed.

Since 2007, 223 from Norway have been carefully brought to Ireland, helping restore a species that had disappeared from our island due to human activity more than a century ago. 🌿✨

& : https://www.ireland.ie/en/norway/how-norway-helped-ireland-bring-back-the-white-tailed-eagle/

One famous nesting pair near Lough Derg, affectionately nicknamed “The ,” captured the hearts of many and became a symbol of hope for wildlife restoration in Ireland. ❤️🦅🦅

Norway, now home to Europe's largest breeding population of White-tailed Sea Eagles, generously shared its conservation success with Ireland. Together, both countries have shown what can be achieved when nature is given a second chance. 🌍🤝

If you're lucky enough to see these magnificent birds, please respect their space. Never disturb nesting eagles and always follow the Leave No Trace principles. Leave nothing behind but your footprints, in the spirit of the Burren Code. 👣🍃

Thank you to everyone in Ireland and Norway who helped bring these giants of the sky back where they belong. 🇮🇪🇳🇴🦅

02/06/2026

🚨 Scary developments from England and Wales , but what could this mean for dogs in Ireland, both North and South? 🇮🇪🐕🐑

The Party for Animal Welfare (PAW) is concerned that stronger livestock worrying laws in England and Wales may influence future discussions across these islands. However, it is important to remember that the issue is rarely the dog's fault — responsibility lies with the humans who own, care for, and supervise them.

Under new legislation in England and Wales, dog owners can now face unlimited fines if their dogs attack, chase, or cause distress to livestock. Police also have powers to seize and detain dogs believed to pose an ongoing risk. The law aims to protect farm animals from injury, death, stress, and suffering. 📜🐑💔

✅ Fact check: These new laws apply only in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland already have separate livestock worrying legislation, while the Republic of Ireland operates under its own legal framework. There is currently no automatic legal connection requiring Ireland to adopt the same measures, although policymakers often monitor developments in neighbouring jurisdictions. 🇬🇧➡️🇮🇪

From an animal welfare perspective, preventing cruelty must include protecting livestock from harm while also promoting responsible dog ownership. Most dogs are not acting out of malice; instinct, poor recall training, lack of supervision, and irresponsible ownership are often key factors.

🐾 Responsible dog guardianship is essential:
✔️ Keep dogs under effective control near livestock
✔️ Use leads where required
✔️ Invest in training and socialisation
✔️ Respect farmers, animals, and countryside users

Protecting livestock and protecting dogs should never be seen as opposing goals. Good animal welfare means safeguarding all animals and encouraging responsible human behaviour. ❤️🐕🐑

02/06/2026

🦭💙 New research is shedding light on how we can better care for rescued seal pups during rehabilitation.

A study by researchers from the University of Chester and Manchester Metropolitan University followed 25 harbor and gray seal pups admitted to Tynemouth Seal Hospital after becoming stranded due to malnutrition, injury, abandonment, and other challenges linked to environmental and human pressures around the and . 🌊

https://phys.org/news/2026-06-highlights-key-welfare-pups.html

Over the course of the study, scientists analyzed 479 f***l samples and reviewed more than 3,800 hours of behavioral footage to understand how rehabilitation practices affect the pups' welfare. 🔬📊

One surprising finding was that f***l cortisol metabolites (FCMs), commonly used as a non-invasive indicator of stress, did not consistently reflect the pups' well-being or daily experiences. Researchers believe factors such as individual differences, stress before rescue, and limited sensitivity to short-term changes may influence the results.

However, behavior proved to be a much more reliable welfare indicator. 🦭✨ Feeding methods and access to water had a significant impact on how pups behaved. While assisted feeding is often essential for young or weakened pups, it was associated with reduced alertness and, in gray seals, increased repetitive behaviors and lower activity levels.

The findings highlight the importance of environmental enrichment in rehabilitation centers, including floating platforms, feeding devices, and other stimulating features that encourage natural behaviors and improve welfare. 🌊🐟💙

Every deserves the best chance to recover and return to the wild. Studies like this help ensure rehabilitation practices continue to evolve and improve for these incredible marine mammals. 🌎🦭

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