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Kilkenny’s most popular dog names revealed: pet poll

By Kilkenny Now 21st November 2021 0

Kilkenny’s most popular doggy name is Luna, according to a new survey. Petmania Kilkenny polled over 1,500 pet-parents in September as part of its annual Puppy of the Year competition. And according to the company, across Kilkenny the top-five most popular names for man’s best friend are Luna, Bailey, Buster, Coco and Cooper. While the list […]

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Operation TransPAWmation: Free weight check for Kilkenny cats and dogs

By Kilkenny Now 10th February 2020 0

Kilkenny pet owners are being invited to take part in Operation TransPAWmation at Petmania’s store in the city. The campaign runs throughout this month and March and aims to reduce obesity in pets, encourage healthier habits and transform pets’ lives. Local pet owners can bring their dog or cat to the store in the Kilkenny […]

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Ciao Bella! Kilkenny’s top dog is crowned Puppy of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 5th June 2019 0

A BEAUTIFUL – and very well behaved – puppy called Bella is Kilkenny’s top dog! Samoyed Bella was confirmed as Kilkenny’s winning puppy at Petmania’s Grand Final Puppy of the Year event in Limerick. Bella, who lives in Thomastown with her proud owner Helen Shanahan (pictured above) is described as being “very calm and well-behaved” […]

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Kilkenny pet owners urged: ‘Get your bunnies vaccinated’

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2019 0

KILKENNY pet owners have been urged to get their bunnies vaccinated. The warning was made by pet retailer Petmania, who have partnered with Burgess Pet Care to bring Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) to Ireland for the first time. The event will take place between June 1–9. Petmania said in a statement: “Petmania are urging rabbit owners to […]

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Move over Crufts! Meet Kilkenny’s top dogs

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 0

KILKENNY top dog models are preparing to strut their stuff on the catwalk! Five finalists have been chosen for the Petmania Kilkenny Puppy of the Year from a total of 47 nominations following a public vote. The Kilkenny top dog will go forward for the chance to win the title of Ireland’s 2019 Puppy of […]

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Operation TransPAWmation: free fun-filled day out and health check for Kilkenny pets

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2019 0

HUNDREDS of pet parents and their four-legged pals are expected to take part in an Operation TransPAWmation dog walk in Kilkenny. The free event, sponsored by Petmania, will take place in Castle Park on Saturday, March 23. Registration begins at 2pm, with the walk getting underway 30 minutes later. Petmania’s experts will be on hand […]