Ireland with pups anyone been there? Hubby dearly wants to go to Ireland. And I want to take pups with me; I've look at the government site, and I think I understand what needs to be done six months prior to travel date. My question is; if you have been is Ireland dog friendly? Will we be able to find pet friendly accomadations, and take them with us most places? Thanks for any info |
Good luck & be careful. Dog theft rates in Ireland are actually high I've heard. Makes sense considering it's Europe's pup mill capital. |
You will be able to find accommodation (not normally hotels, but guest houses or self catering.). But there are few places you will be able to take them-they won't be allowed in any shops, restaurants, bars etc. it will be quite restrictive. |
I remember reading that there's no rabies in Ireland? Anyways, I'm sorry- I don't particularly know anything about how dog friendly Ireland is...all I know is that there are VERY STRINGENT requirement about vaccinations before your dog is allowed to enter the country. I had an acquaintance move there and because he didn't keep up with his dogs regular vaccinations the dog wasn't allowed in the country. |
Please let me know how it goes/ what is involved. Ireland is on my bucket list of places to see and it would be great if my 1 or 2 of my pups could go with me. |
can't help with what vaccines etc are needed, but when i went down south on holiday a few years back we took missy with us to stay for the fortnight in the cottage complex. their rule was as long as she was house trained and we cleaned up after her, it would be lovely to meet her! as for shops, as long as you are polite about it, and always ask in advance (ask someone working in the shop if its ok you carrying them), a fair amount of shops do tend to allow little dogs as long as they are in a bag or buggy (we were actually able to take Missy into a few cafes in her buggy because the owners themselves didnt want to risk leaving her outside! any time i go out shopping i take one of my girls with me (i feel better in crowds if i have company!) and ask at the door if i can carry her in- 95% of the time it is a yes, if not, i just say 'ok, thankyou' and walk on, and thats in belfast centre, and most of the bigger towns and 'citys' in co. antrim and co. Down as well as the little villages! of course it depends whereabouts you are going; i went right down to Co. Kerry, so no really built up areas like dublin would be! heck, Shannon airport looked like a toy airport- even compared to belfast city airport!!! yes, we unfortunately are puppymill capital (i know of 5 within a 30-45min drive from where i live :( ), so don't leave them unattended; and maybe invest in a ' i am chipped and spayed' tag for each! but i'd recommend that for anywhere tbh. it really is a beautiful country though; both N & S well worth a visit! i don't know if i could ever leave!! :D also, make sure you try the traditional good ol' taters and stew! lol |
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