What are the opening hours?

Monday 10am - 12:30pm Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm 2pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 12:30pm 2pm - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 12:30pm 2pm - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 12:30pm 2pm - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 12:30pm

Laois Dog Shelter

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Laois Dog Shelter is run by Midland Animal Care

Laois Dog Shelter:- providing a safe and comfortable space for dogs, who are lost and looking to be reunited with their owners or to find a new caring family home.

02/11/2026

*** DOG FOUND ***

Shelter name: Star

This female lurcher type was found in Portarlington and came into our care this morning.

She is microchipped but there are no details on the chip.

Valid licence, proof of ownership and reclaim fees required to reclaim.

Contact the shelter on 057 87 34067 or email [email protected]

22/10/2026

This is Toby, he is missing from his home in the Coolrain/Camross area.

If seen, please contact us on 057 87 34067

21/10/2026

https://www.dogstrust.ie/what-we-do/stories/dogs-trust-ireland-launches-free-calming-sound-blanket-to-help-dogs-cope-with

New study shows 48% of dogs in Ireland struggle to stay calm when fireworks can be heard

30/09/2026

The haven rescue & husky rescue ireland still have available tickets for their annual gala ball get them while you can

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thehavenrescue/2338795?fbclid=IwdGRzaAUpyj9jbGNrBSnKNmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEep1CCEBktOVb518TFPFrxzGr3G6dmdPiMKPL2YN1r0zrnxd7RtJHpRW58IyI_aem_0X-bQ13yVpBSRvl2rIi0yw&sfnsn=wa

28/09/2026

22/09/2026

EDIT
He has gone to rescue thank you to all for sharing

Lovely Bruce is looking for his new home.
He's an older but cheeky Lurcher and has a lot to give.
He is brilliant with other dogs and loves hanging out with people.

If you wish to inquiry more about Bruce please
call on 0578734067

or

email [email protected].

Please share to help get him a home

18/09/2026

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/pets-and-wildlife/control-of-dogs/

Rules on owning and control your dogs in Ireland. Includes licensing, microchipping and restrictions for certain breeds.

17/09/2026

The dog wardens are carrying out licence checks in portlaoise and surrounding areas.

All licences can be purchased online at www.licences.ie

or

At your local post office.

10/09/2026

This dog was seen in camross co Laois, if you know who the owner is or are the owner please contact the dog shelter on

📞 0578734067

or

📨 email [email protected]

Address

Laois Dog Shelter, Ballacolla
Co. Laois
R32WR62

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 12:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 12:30pm

Website

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/1a517-responsible-dog-ownership/, http://www.licences.ie/, https://www.gov.ie/en/departm

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