Fears debts and mounting costs may force animal centre to close

The founder of an animal rescue centre fears the shelter will be forced to close due to mounting costs and debts.

At the moment, there are more than 100 dogs at the centre in Mullinahone in Co Tipperary, with even more animals being brought there every day.

Approximately one third of the dogs abandoned are greyhounds — many of whom were once racing dogs in the highly-profitable greyhound industry.