Since the start of the year nearly 300 people have contacted Dogs Trust Ireland looking for advice about how to give up a a dog.
The charity says 1 in 3 calls being received are about surrendering a dog bought as a Christmas present which is now no longer wanted.
Snape, an 8 week old Chihuahua cross. An unwanted Christmas present. Just one of many.... https://t.co/Wl1G95147f pic.twitter.com/etfusz2bCX
— Dogs Trust Ireland (@DogsTrust_IE) January 25, 2016
In one case, a heavily pregnant Shih Tzu was abandoned during the second week in January because her puppies hadn't been born in time for the Christmas market.
@EvokeToday Bella; surrendered,heavily pregnant,because she didn't give birth for Christmas https://t.co/Wl1G95147f pic.twitter.com/oTzO7ZXtGf
— Dogs Trust Ireland (@DogsTrust_IE) January 25, 2016
Dogs Trust is currently caring for over 200 dogs and puppies.
@thejournal_ie Rex, 11 weeks old. Unwanted Christmas present. https://t.co/Wl1G95147f pic.twitter.com/OgOPIWyS0K
— Dogs Trust Ireland (@DogsTrust_IE) January 25, 2016
