This is why you are seeing lots of 'despondent' puppies around Dublin

Commuters were left very confused this morning by the sight of several giant puppy models around the streets of Dublin.

#thepuppypromise ? pic.twitter.com/IzAxm79uI5

— Prop Me Up (@PropMeUpDublin) November 10, 2015

It’s part of a brilliant campaign by Dogs Trust Ireland asking people not to give a puppy as a Christmas present.

As you can see by the twitter reaction, it’s got tongues wagging.

Tied up at Leeson Bridge? Random. #thepuppypromise @spin1038 pic.twitter.com/Se0dGgZJkx

— Ciara McGowan (@ciar_a) November 10, 2015

The animal welfare organisation says puppies gifted by well-meaning people to loved ones soon lose their "puppy cuteness" when people realise the commitment a puppy takes.

@ClassicHits4FM happy birthday lads!Spotted these lost dogs doing the rounds of Dub this morn #thepuppypromise pic.twitter.com/h8GEvTMgBF

— Róisín McCarthy (@McCarthyroro) November 10, 2015

They need house training, nutritious food, veterinary care, proper training, exercise and a huge amount of commitment, responsibility and patience from their owners. And cute puppies quickly grow up to be adolescent dogs.

A shot of another prop I work on out in the wild #thepuppypromise pic.twitter.com/rSwpNiAgpf

— Matty🤖Makes (@ohlookitsMatty) November 10, 2015

And not forgetting the hours of training, the ’accidents’, the regular exercise, the ongoing expense and the reality of a commitment of around 15 years.

This usually leads to the poor pups being discarded, so the charity is asking people to make "The Puppy Promise".

Mysterious puppies across Dublin leave people baffled - for a great reason #ThePuppyPromise https://t.co/pdLDoiMFLp pic.twitter.com/h6GA5AiOO1

— Keeley Ryan (@keel3y) November 10, 2015

They say that every November sees a dramatic rise in the number of puppies going for sale, only for many of them to be then left abandoned in January.

So, if you want to help, then make the promise here.

#thepuppypromise

H/T: BreakingNews.ie