Family appeal over pet presents

FAMILIES with unwanted Christmas present pets should seek advice before making any decision not to keep them, according to the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA).

Despite appeals to parents to consider that puppies and kittens are for life and not just for Christmas, hundreds of homes become burdened with pets as presents at this time of year.

Animal shelters have not yet experienced any large number of dogs or cats being brought to them after the festive season.