Animal charity pleads with pet owners to take steps to keep dogs safe

One of ten dogs seized by gardaí after a property search in Limerick last week. Gardaí also seized seven cocker spaniels in Kildare over the weekend and are urging owners to be careful when it comes to keeping pets safe. Picture: An Garda Síochána

An animal charity is pleading with pet owners to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the gardai after reports of a large number of dogs being stolen.

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) said dogs and puppies for sale online have been reaching astronomical prices over the past few months due to high demand when more people have been at home due to Covid-19 restrictions.