ÌSPCA warns against puppies as Christmas presents

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has appealed to people not to give puppies as Christmas gifts this year.

The ISPCA has also launched an appeal to members of the public to call for urgent donations to assist its work in protecting animals at risk in Ireland, while highlighting the sharp increase in cruelty and neglect of animals as a result of the economic downturn.