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Dog dies months after purchase from kennels registered in Fivemiletown

The site on the Clabby Road.

The site on the Clabby Road.

Ulster Unionist leader questioned Clabby dog breeding in March

USPCA demands transparency as Council withholds information on dog breeding facility

Áine Murphy calls for All-Island animal abuse register to tackle cruelty

DAERA Minister: No legal basis for province-wide list of licensed dog breeders

Ronan McManus, who has worked for Asda Enniskillen for four years, was on his usual route when he spotted a red setter running loose along a country road

Ronan McManus, who has worked for Asda Enniskillen for four years, was on his usual route when he spotted a red setter running loose along a country road

Asda driver rescues customer's lost dog during delivery

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Revealed: Government documents uncover concerns over dog breeding facility

An aerial view of the dog breeding establishment near Clabby.

An aerial view of the dog breeding establishment near Clabby.

Fivemiletown dog breeding establishment posts over £4million in assets

Enniskillen Townhall.

Enniskillen Townhall.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

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Council defers responsibility for breeding regulations to DAERA

Local government

Animal welfare group calls for probe into Council's planning and licensing practices

File photo of the dog breeding establishment run by the Hamilton brothers, David and Jonathan. Photo by Ronan McGrade

File photo of the dog breeding establishment run by the Hamilton brothers, David and Jonathan. Photo by Ronan McGrade

Petition against Fermanagh dog breeding facility gathers more than 2,700 signatures

Ollie, a neglected poodle that was turned into Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, has found a loving new home.

Ollie, a neglected poodle that was turned into Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, has found a loving new home.

Neglected poodle Ollie finds his forever home

Minister Andrew Muir, who has discussed

Minister Andrew Muir, who has discussed

Muir vows to 'close loopholes' in dog breeding legislation during Fermanagh visit

Inside the hidden-away and massive breeding site

Inside the hidden-away and massive breeding site

Inside the hidden-away and massive breeding site

Kelly's Kennels in croft breeds puppies at a site in Fivemiletown in Northern Ireland

Kelly's Kennels in croft breeds puppies at a site in Fivemiletown in Northern Ireland

The secret loopholes allowing dogs bred in Northern Ireland to be sold in Warrington

Council fail to respond to questions on dog-breeding investigation

Council fail to respond to questions on dog-breeding investigation

Local government

Council fail to respond to questions on dog-breeding investigation

Douglas Hall Kennels.

Douglas Hall Kennels.

The sound of silence echoes at Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels. Image: Newsquest

Douglas Hall Kennels. Image: Newsquest

The sound of silence echoes at Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels.

Douglas Hall Kennels.

The sound of silence echoes at Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels

The 350-mile puppy trade that begins in Fermanagh and ends in England

The dog-breeding establishment near Clabby. Photo by Ronan McGrade.

The dog-breeding establishment near Clabby. Photo by Ronan McGrade.

Fermanagh to England: Dog trade exposed

The stray dogs found near Maguiresbridge.

The stray dogs found near Maguiresbridge.

Four dogs rescued after being dumped near Maguiresbridge

Fiona McClintock with her rescued pup, Hugo.

Fiona McClintock with her rescued pup, Hugo.

Pup dumped in Maguiresbridge finds loving new home

Sheena Moffitt, staff at Bright Eyes, with Millie and Maddie.

Sheena Moffitt, staff at Bright Eyes, with Millie and Maddie.

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary.

Sanctuary working at full capacity amid 'boom' of unwanted kittens

Poodle Ollie pictured back in February, and following his amazing recovery in August.

Poodle Ollie pictured back in February, and following his amazing recovery in August.

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary.

Brave poodle Ollie's amazing journey back to health

The USPCA's Nora Smith and Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir.

The USPCA's Nora Smith and Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir.

New law could see ‘pet-nappers’ jailed for up to five years

Largest dog breeding facility in the UK based in Fermanagh and Omagh

One Fermanagh and Omagh dog breeder alone has 350 dogs, new data reveals

XL Bullies are 'ticking time bombs', warns dog behaviourist

Naomi Williamson-Owens, with her XL Bully, Tang.

Naomi Williamson-Owens, with her XL Bully, Tang.

'My XL Bully is a gentle soul and a part of the family'

From December 31 it will be illegal to own an XL Bully-type dog without an exemption certificate.

From December 31 it will be illegal to own an XL Bully-type dog without an exemption certificate.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Fermanagh and Omagh district has the lowest number of registered XL Bullies

Paul Breen with a volunteer group in China.

Paul Breen with a volunteer group in China.

Paul Breen: Embrace kindness to all those less fortunate in the world

Harley poses for a photo.

Harley poses for a photo.

Adorable Dachshund Harley is living his life without limits

Stock image of a dog at the vets.

Stock image of a dog at the vets.

Jobs and careers

Concerns raised over workforce changes process at company that owns The Brook

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary were shocked to receive a severely neglected dog.

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary were shocked to receive a severely neglected dog.

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary.

Shock as 'severely neglected' dog received by shelter

Focus on Clabby

Focus on Clabby

Andrea Robinson

Welcome to Clabby: ' Everybody who lives here is happy!'

The UK Dog Breeding Academy Ltd.

The UK Dog Breeding Academy Ltd.

Planning for controversial kennel extension withdrawn

Diane McFarlane and club secretary Jim McFarlane look over the race sheets for the course.

Diane McFarlane and club secretary Jim McFarlane look over the race sheets for the course.

Castle Caldwell run wasn’t ruff work for visiting huskies’ teams

Melissa Moorhead and her dog Milo at the Dog Academy.

Melissa Moorhead and her dog Milo at the Dog Academy.

Mischievous Milo and owner Melissa to make screen debut on The Dog Academy

Vets have warned dog owners about the dangers of rawhide bones, which could swell in their pet's stomachs

Vets have warned dog owners about the dangers of rawhide bones, which could swell in their pet's stomachs

Vets issue urgent warning to dog owners over dangers of common treat

Rescue dog with separation anxiety rehomed following urgent appeal

One of the last photos Amanda Heslop took of her dog Mollie before she died.

One of the last photos Amanda Heslop took of her dog Mollie before she died.

'I wouldn't wish this on anybody': Pet owner left in shock after dog's death

Pets at Home are warning cat owners to take extra steps to keep their pets hydrated

Pets at Home are warning cat owners to take extra steps to keep their pets hydrated

Cat owners issued urgent heatwave warning by vets

German Shepherds that were dumped in The Knocks area of County Fermanagh.

German Shepherds that were dumped in The Knocks area of County Fermanagh.

Local rescue group raises concerns after several German Shepherds dumped in Fermanagh

Several dogs have died at Lough Melvin, Garrison.

Several dogs have died at Lough Melvin, Garrison.

Devastated owner tells how beloved dog died in less than 30 minutes

A dog owner keeping their dog on a leash as they walk - but many of us, while claiming to love nature, don't act as responsibly as this lady is doing. Stock photo.

A dog owner keeping their dog on a leash as they walk - but many of us, while claiming to love nature, don't act as responsibly as this lady is doing. Stock photo.

Opinion - Chance encounter with a dog raises a number of issues

Lough Melvin, Garrison.

Lough Melvin, Garrison.

NIEA confirm presence of blue-green algae at Lough Melvin following dog deaths

The RNIL have shared advice on how to deal with weever fish (Getty)

The RNIL have shared advice on how to deal with weever fish (Getty)

All UK dog owners and swimmers warned about poisonous fish found on beaches

The RSPCA warned that foxes and hedgehogs are the most likely to become tangled in netting

The RSPCA warned that foxes and hedgehogs are the most likely to become tangled in netting

RSPCA issues warning about common garden item which could be deadly for animals

As the Met Office predicts an

As the Met Office predicts an

How to spot heat stroke in dogs as breeds most at risk revealed

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary volunteer with Ralf the Collie.

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary volunteer with Ralf the Collie.

Bright Eyes to host 'Collie Appreciation Day' event at sanctuary

PDSA vets have issued a warning to all pet owners ahead of BBQ season

PDSA vets have issued a warning to all pet owners ahead of BBQ season

PDSA vets issue warning to all pet owners with BBQs this summer

Great fun was had at the recent JustUs event. Photos: Donnie Phair.

Great fun was had at the recent JustUs event. Photos: Donnie Phair.

Clubs and societies

Entertaining afternoon had by all at JustUs event thanks to local band and fun farm

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary have issued an urgent appeal for rehoming of dog with separation anxiety.

Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary have issued an urgent appeal for rehoming of dog with separation anxiety.

Bright Eyes issue urgent appeal for rehoming of dog with separation anxiety