It's a dog's life: Remember a pet is never just for Christmas
Jack Russell Pudsey who was abandoned and left tied to a tree outside Dogs Trust in Finglas last year. Picture: Fran Veale
It is that time of the year again when families planning to acquire a pet are reminded that a dog is for life and not just for Christmas.
Dogs are wonderful friends for young and old. They are intelligent, protective, and loyal. They soothe human anxieties, are alert to danger, comfort the lonely, and provide those who live alone with feelings of security.
