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Dogs Trust seek public’s help after taking in 54 puppies in 3 weeks

Dogs Trust seek public’s help after taking in 54 puppies in 3 weeks

Among the new arrivals were eight 10-day-old puppies who require “round the clock care”. Dogs Trust Ireland are appealing to the public to donate, foster and adopt as they are overrun with puppies. The animal welfare organisation has said that they are facing a “crisis” of unwanted dogs, after receiving 54 puppies in the space […]

4 years ago

Bereaved pet owners should be offered compassionate leave

Bereaved pet owners should be offered compassionate leave

They are reaching out to employers. Dogs Trust is calling on employers across the country to offer compassionate leave when a pet passes away. Launching the Not Just a Dog campaign, they are hoping that employers will begin to look at a pet’s death the same way as they would a family member’s. The animal […]

4 years ago

Dogs Trust shares advice if you are considering surrendering your dog

Dogs Trust shares advice if you are considering surrendering your dog

More and more dogs are being surrendered this year. A recent report by Dogs Trust showed record numbers of people calling to surrender their dogs as restrictions eased – and the internet was in uproar. Many simply couldn’t believe this many dogs were being surrendered, and couldn’t understand how the situation had gotten so bad. […]

4 years ago

Dogs Trust appeal for two “in love” dogs to be adopted together

Dogs Trust appeal for two “in love” dogs to be adopted together

Simply adorable. Valentine’s Day isn’t only a day of romance for us humans, but it seems to be a big deal in the dog world too. Dogs Trust is appealing for a home for its “cutest couple” after they’ve spent 35 months in their care together. The two collie crossbreeds Finn and Willow are known […]

4 years ago

More dogs continue to be surrendered as restrictions ease

More dogs continue to be surrendered as restrictions ease

The poor dogs. Since the restrictions began to ease, more and more people are looking to surrender the dogs they got during lockdown. Dogs Trust Ireland has said that they are receiving eight requests a day from people looking to surrender their dogs as a direct result of lockdown restrictions lifting. The dog charity has […]

5 years ago

Opinion: Please don’t give up on your rescue dog – they’re so worth it

Opinion: Please don’t give up on your rescue dog – they’re so worth it

“He did more than settle, he made us the family of five we now are.” Last week, one of my colleagues reported on the massive increase in people giving up the dogs they got during lockdown as restrictions ease. Dogs Trust revealed that they had received 515 requests from those who adopted a dog during […]

5 years ago