Dog Licences are now administrated by An Post, either at your local post office branch or online at Licences.ie.
Under the Control of Dogs legislation and associated regulations an owner of a dog must ensure your dog is:
- Licensed
- Identifiable - wears a collar with name & address of owner attached.
- Under control at all times.
- Kept on a lead at all times when being walked in public parks in Limerick City.
- Dog Licences
- Dog Litter
- Rehoming a Dog
- Contact Information
- Dog Warden Service
- Register of Dog Breeding Establishments
Dog Licences
Dog Licences are now administrated by An Post.
A dog licence can be purchased at any post office in the city or county or can be purchased online from licences.ie.
Payment can be made at the Post Office by cash, bank draft or debit/credit card.
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Annual Dog Licence Application - valid for one year - €20
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Lifetime Dog Licence Application - valid for the lifetime of your dog - €140
Dog Litter
Responsible dog owners should always supervise their dogs outside and carry bags to’ bag and bin’ dog litter. No one likes jumping around dog litter on the paths or getting it in their shoes and wheelchair, buggy or bike wheels.
You can use any type of bags and any type of public bins to avoid a €150 fine.
Rehoming a Dog
It is irresponsible and cruel to abandon a dog or allow it to wander at large. A stray dog is a potential risk to livestock, road traffic and the general public.
If you can no longer care for your dog please try to rehome it. Contact the Dog Warden Service at +353 61 301604.
If all else fails the most humane thing is to have the dog put to sleep.
The owner of an unlicensed/out of control dog is liable to an on the spot fine of €100 or prosecution.
Register of Seized Dogs
The Register of Seized dogs is available for inspection on demand at the Customer Services Desks at the Merchants Quay and Dooradoyle offices.
Further provisions under the Control of Dogs Acts 1986-2010 include:
- Control of Dogs Regulations 1998: Requirement of Dogs to wear a collar.
- Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015: Standards and responsibilities regarding identification of dogs by microchip insertion.
- Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010 and Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines 2018: Registration and regulation of dog breeding establishments with six or more breeding bitches.
Prospective dog owners should be aware that ownership entails being responsible for the proper care and maintenance of the animal and that there is a financial cost involved. However a dog can indeed be a man’s best friend and can bring great pleasure and enjoyment to its owner.
Contact Information
Limerick City and County Council Dog Shelter
Limerick City and County Council Dog Shelter
Civic Amenity Campus
Mungret
Co. Limerick
+353 61 301604
Opening Hours
The Dog Shelter is open by appointment only. Please contact 061 301604.
Dog Warden Service
All stray dogs are kept for a minimum of five days during which they can be reclaimed by their owners. Anybody wishing to re-home a dog or who wishes to surrender an unwanted dog should contact:
Dog Warden Service
Phone: +353 61 301604
The following charges apply:
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Rehoming Fee |
€50 |
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Surrender fee - all breeds (excl greyhounds)(with a current dog license) |
€40 |
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Surrender fee - all breeds (excl greyhounds)(without a current dog licence) |
€50 |
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Owner reclaiming a dog - Plus pound fee of €10 per 24 hour period. |
€50 |
| Note: The Dog Shelter does not accept greyhounds. Greyhound Racing Ireland is the statutory body for greyhounds in Ireland. |
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