Appeal goes out to re-home 140 dogs rescued in biggest-ever rescue operation

An appeal has gone out for homes for dogs in need of care and special attention, after 140 animals were

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seized in Leitrim.

An appeal has gone out for homes for dogs in need of care and special attention, after 140 animals were

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The Shih Tzus, King Charles Spaniels and Bichon Frises were badly neglected and are in poor condition, but they will be assessed and treated before being re-homed.

The ISPCA said it worked with four other animal rescue operations to remove the dogs in the largest canine rescue in the history of the State. Most of the dogs had heavily matted fur and were suffering from skin, eye and teeth problems.

"The female owner of the animals is a dog hoarder (a person who keeps and breeds dog without rehoming or having the necessary space, funding or ability to care for the animals) and had been making efforts to feed them but the situation had spiralled out of control due to the sheer number of animals," the ISPCA said.

The Dogs Trust re-homing centre on Dublin's Ashbourne Road is helping the ISPCA to find new owners.

Anyone who may be able to provide a home can make contact with the service on lo call 1890 252 928.