Council Warns Dog Owners of Responsibilities

19/11/2009 -

Sligo County Council is issuing a strong reminder to all dog owners of their responsibilities to ensure their dogs are under control at all times. The warning comes in the aftermath of the incident in Cloonamahon, last Saturday where the Sligo Dog Warden Service attended the scene of a major sheep-kill and, with the assistance of the Gardai, removed the two dogs responsible. Attacks such as this cause considerable damage, and even when sheep are not physically attacked, the stress can cause them to loose their lambs.

In cases such as the incident at Cloonamahon, where the owner of the dogs is known, the farmer is entitled to recover all costs of the incident from the owner. Farmers are also allowed to shoot any dogs seen worrying sheep. These incidents can be prevented if dog owners ensure they know where their dogs are at all times.

Communications Office
19th November 2009