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Switzerland is holding a referendum on whether domesticated animals should have a right to be represented by a lawyer, seeing the country potentially becoming a leading exponent of animal welfare rights.

“Humans accused of animal cruelty can hire a lawyer or get one assigned but animals can’t,” said Antoine Goetschel, a lawyer quoted in the Times “Which is where I come in.”

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Right now more than ever people want to get the best deals. There are numerous pet insurance companies in Ireland, which gives you the freedom to find the deal that is best for you. This guide can help you find cheap pet insurance in Ireland.

Remember: Cheapest isn’t always best. We have written this article to help you find the cheapest pet insurance, but that is not a guarantee that you will get the best service.

Shop Around

It is always worth shopping around before signing up.

Do Your Research

You can use our pet insurance comparison tables ( Dog | Cat ) to help with this, they list the main pet insurance companies in Ireland, along with information such as excess amount and maximum vets fees.

Read the reviews

An important part of doing your research is reading reviews. Find out if many people have had bitter experiences, as well as companies that offer a good customer experience

You can use our pet insurance reviews section to help with this.

Getting a quote

You will then need to contact the companies yourself to get a personalised quote for your pet.

If you want to find the cheapest pet insurance, it would be a good idea to get more than one quote so you can compare prices and make a balanced decision.

Write Everything Down

As you are going along, write down all the facts and figures, important telephone numbers and people.

Why not also write down the pros and cons for each company.

You can use our comparison tables to help with this, but will also need to factor in the price of your quote.

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Dublin SPCA & Home Instead Senior Care have teamed up to create a unique pet fostering service for senior citizens which enables them to foster a cat or dog for a number of weeks.

Dublin SPCA recieves hundreds of kittens and puppies every week that need a home, so if you can look after a pet this is a great way to get one.

Useful websites:

• DSPCA – Senior Best Friends Pet Fostering Programme
• DSPCA
• ASH’s before you adopt an animal page
• Adopt an older dog

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Anyone that has ever lived in Dublin, or one of the big cities in Ireland, will know that Hallowe’en is a loud experience to say the least.

For pets, it can be a real nightmare.

The constant bangs and flashes can keep them on edge and make them anxious.

Natalia Soblechero at the Independant has put together a list of ways you can make sure things run as smoothly as possible.

She includes tips such as making sure you keep your pets inside and the universally good advice of making sure they are microchipped – then if they run away you will hopefully be reunited with them.

You can also watch this video by Pete The Vet at TV3.ie which includes more tips on looking after your pets at hallowe’en.

The ASPCA – No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents – is a great list of Hallowe’en tips including not giving your pet any treats like chocolate!

Useful websites:

• Vet advice: Hallowe’en trick, treat or trauma? – Natalia Soblechero – Independant.ie
• Pets and Hallowe’en – Pet The Vet – Ireland Am
• No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents – ASPCA

Compare pet insurance deals in Ireland at Pet Insurance Ireland.

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James Hennessy, curator of Reptile Village Zoo in Co Kilkenny, has demanded legislation in the area of keeping exotic pets.

They report being overwhelmed with calls from Irish people wanting them to take crocodiles, poisonous snakes and turtles because they can’t look after them.

“It has become pretty scary. We have to turn down animals because we are full up,” he said.

Mr Hennessy is giving lectures at the Pet Expo RDS Main Hall.

“I will be stressing that people must do their research before buying these kind of animals. They are not like budgies or cats. I will be warning people about what can go wrong.”

The internet has turned into an easy source for many exotic animals.

Useful websites:

• Ronan McGreevy – Irish Times
• Reptile Village Zoo – Official Homepage

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