Over 8,600 (8,657) dog licences were issued in Kerry during the first seven months of the year.
Figures compiled by Kerry County Council, show that 28 fines relating to dogs were issued during the same period.
The council also rehomed 94 dogs between January and the end of July this year.
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Overall last year, over 15,000 (15,692) dog licences were issued in Kerry, and 155 dogs were rehomed by the council.