Dogs Trust offers to take over Cork animal welfare site

Dogs Trust, one of the largest dog welfare charities in Europe, has offered to take over the centre operated by the Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The Irish Examiner has learned Dogs Trust has offered a “generous leasing fee” to the CSPCA to take out an extended lease of up to five years on its purpose-built Mahon site.

CSPCA committee member Brian McDonagh confirmed they have received the offer.