Emaciated puppies rescued from Kildare bathroom as 400 dogs surrendered to charity since Christmas

The saying, “a puppy isn’t just for Christmas”, definitely rings true as Dogs Trust Ireland has reported an alarming surge in give up requests, with 412 pleas for help pouring in since Christmas Day.

The distressing determine comes on the heels of the charity dealing with 3,968 give up requests within the earlier yr, marking the best quantity since its institution in 2009.

The causes supplied by homeowners looking for to relinquish their dogs differ, with frequent elements together with a scarcity of time, lodging points, and undesirable behaviors. This surge in give up requests has put immense stress on shelters throughout the nation, exacerbating the problem of canine abandonment.

Dogs Trust lately took in and cared for 2 emaciated Pitbull crossbreed puppies who have been discovered at a bathroom in Donadea, Co Kildare by a shocked member of the general public.

Sandra Ruddell, Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Ireland explains: “The sight of those two, defenceless little pups with their bones protruding broke my coronary heart. We know there’s little or no rescue area available in the meanwhile by the sheer quantity of dogs we’re being requested to soak up, however we’re begging folks to not abandon their dogs, particularly young puppies who’ve little or no likelihood of survival if not found rapidly.”

Corina Fitzsimons, PR & Communications Manager at Dogs Trust Ireland, expressed deep concern over the rise in canine abandonment instances, notably involving young puppies. Fitzsimons mentioned: “While don’t know what would drive somebody to desert them in such a approach, it’s clear that of their brief lives, they hadn’t acquired the love and care that each one puppies want.”

Dogs Trust Ireland, having efficiently discovered loving properties for 1,042 dogs in 2023, anticipates even better challenges in 2024 as their sources are stretched skinny.

The charity is now interesting to the general public for help by way of their ‘Save the Next Dog’ marketing campaign, urging donations by way of www.DogsTrust.ie/Crisis. Additionally, people able to fostering dogs quickly are inspired to go to www.DogsTrust.ie/Fostering for extra info.