🐑🚨 Protect Our Livestock – Keep Your Dogs Under Control! 🚨🐕As we enter lambing season, it’s more important than ever to ensure that dogs are kept under control to prevent sheep worrying. Sheep worrying isn’t just chasing – it’s the stress, injury, or even death of sheep caused by loose or out-of-control dogs. A single attack can devastate a flock, causing ewes to miscarry and leaving lambs orphaned.Did you know?➡️ Even the presence of a loose dog near livestock can cause distress, injury, and financial loss to farmers.➡️ Dog owners can face criminal prosecution and financial liability if their pet harms livestock.➡️ Any dog left unsupervised can also stray and attack.How can you help?✅ Always keep your dog on a lead and under control near farmland.✅ Ensure your garden is secure – dogs can escape more easily than you think.✅ Report any sightings of out-of-control dogs to your local Garda station or dog warden.✅ Educate friends and family on responsible dog ownership.Farmers work tirelessly to protect their animals – let’s support them by keeping dogs under control. Together, we can prevent avoidable suffering for both farmers and animals.📢
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