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February 1 2025 is the deadline to apply for a Certificate of Exemption to own an XL Bully from your local authority (Kildare or Wicklow County Council).
There is no fee to apply for a Certificate of Exemption. After this date, it will be illegal to own an unregistered XL Bully and any unregistered XL Bullies may be seized by a dog warden or garda and be euthanised.
Before an XL Bully can be given an exemption, it must be microchipped and neutered. The KWWSPCA has just been awarded some funds by the Department of Rural and Community Development, via the ISPCA, to help those on social welfare in County Kildare and West Wicklow who may be finding it difficult to cover the veterinary costs of neutering.
If the dog is not already microchipped, it must be, and the owner will need to pay this cost as the scheme only covers neutering. The veterinary procedure would need to take place in one of the veterinary practices named by the KWWSPCA. If you are in need of help, please call the KWWSPCA Helpline as soon as possible on 087 6887136 to get more information.
Please see below government link with all details of the new legislation and the requirements to apply for a Certificate of Exemption.
- KWWSPCA
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