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The abandoned horses at Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast could be “in trouble” if they are not caught and treated, an animal expert has said.

An animal sanctuary outside Newtownards said it has been inundated with requests to re-home puppies, many unwanted Christmas presents.

Swans may be a common sight at the Waterworks in north Belfast, but bird-watchers have been enjoying the sight of a more unusual black swan among the regulars.

A young man has been jailed for four months for throwing a homeless man's rabbit into the River Liffey in Dublin.

Animal welfare charities have received donations at a Stormont rally from the family of Cody the dog that died after he was set alight in an arson attack.

Belfast Zoo is celebrating after one of the world's most endangered species of pig gave birth to twins.

The owners of Cody the dog, who died after he was burnt alive, have launched a campaign to tackle animal cruelty in Northern Ireland.

A case of Schmallenberg virus, which can cause deformities in animals, has been detected in Northern Ireland for the first time.

A large number of ducks have been stolen from a farm in Kilrea, Co Londonderry.

A dog has been found hanged in a garden in Limavady, Co Derry.

Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced a ban on the practice of docking dogs' tails.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested at Dublin Port after the search of a van led to the discovery of 56 puppies.

A rare breed of dog and her five pups have been stolen in Donaghmore, Co Tyrone.

The owner of a two month old foal, struck by a vehicle in an unreported early morning crash in Co Down, has told UTV the young animal was left in a ditch "shaking in severe pain".

Police in the Republic of Ireland have recovered up to 50 puppies from two cars in Dublin as part of a probe into animal cruelty.

A foal struck by a car in an unreported crash in Co Down had to be put to sleep after sustaining head injuries and a broken leg.

The amount of modulation money taken from farmers' Single Farm Payment (SFP) next year is to be reduced, with an extra £15m being made available, the Agriculture Minister has announced.

The owners of Cody, the collie who died after being set on fire, have welcomed a rescued pup into their home - and he is helping them cope with their loss.

The owners of Cody, the collie who had to be put to sleep after being deliberately set on fire, are giving a rescued puppy a new home.

Belfast Zoo is celebrating the arrival of new white-belted ruffed lemur twins.

An investigation is underway to determine whether a seal found dead on Castlerock beach was shot.

Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has pledged her support for the full use of tougher penalties for animal welfare abuses.

The Lord Mayor of Belfast took charge of some altogether wilder affairs when he swapped his chains of office for a pair of wellies to work at Belfast Zoo.

Standing at just 30 inches high from hoof to withers, Archie the Co Antrim bull has been named the world's shortest by the Guinness Book of Records.

The owners of Cody, the dog put down after she was set on fire, have called for tougher sentences for people found guilty of animal cruelty, as the Agriculture Minister defends the current legislation.

The owners of Cody, the collie who was set on fire, have thanked the thousands of people who paid tribute to the dog after she was put to sleep.

Cody, the collie dog set on fire in Lisburn, has been put down.

A tiny kitten has been rescued from a group of boys, some as young as nine, who were trying to burn it alive in Londonderry.

Two men arrested in connection with the attack on Cody the collie dog in Maghaberry have been released on bail.

Strangford Lough has received surprise visitors - 5,000 of them to be exact - all the way from Greenland.

The body of a dog has been found by firecrews dealing with a deliberate blaze in an industrial estate in Derry.

A dog's work is never done for one special spaniel who can pick up letters, answer phone calls and do the washing for his owner in Ballymena.

An animal rights charity has offered a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for setting fire to a dog in Maghaberry, Co Antrim.

Police investigating the attack on Cody, the family pet who was set on fire, believe two people leaving a house party may know more about how the dog was injured.

Cody the collie, who was deliberately set alight at the weekend, could be back with her family within a week, the vet who is treating her told UTV.