Animal Health & Welfare

If you own animals, process them or are responsible for animal health, the Department offers a variety of services to help you. This includes information on animal disease, rules for animal care, advice on general welfare, advice and rules on travelling with your pet and more.

Dedicated helpline to report incidents of Animal Cruelty

Call Save: 0761 064408

Phone: 01 6072379

email address - animalwelfare@agriculture.gov.ie

All animal welfare reports are processed in the strictest of confidence.