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 […]
3 years ago
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 […]
3 years ago
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. […]
3 years ago
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
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 […]
4 years ago
“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 […]
4 years ago