Dogs incorrectly identified and euthanised. Renters told to give up their pooch or risk eviction. Rescue shelters inundated with requests from stressed owners. Sleepless nights for staff over how to respond to a rapid uptick in requests to rehome dogs.  These are just some of the issues at the core of High Court judicial review proceedings brought by six animal welfare groups to try and quash new regulations to restrict ownership of the XL bully-type dog. The six groups – My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue, Wicklow Animal Welfare, The Haven Rescue, Dogs Angels Ireland, Clare Animal Welfare and Working Animal…

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