Dog snatchers attempt to steal record litter of puppies

Mary Killing, Natasha Fitzgerald, Isaac Killing, Maria Healy and Matthew Killing with Archie (Father) and Bella (Mother) welcoming their dogs into the world at home in Crecora, Co Limerick. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

A woman whose pooch gave birth to 16 puppies has had to install CCTV after her home was targetted by dog-nappers while she was on holiday.

Mary Allen-Killing was shocked to discover that people attempting to steal little puppies had targeted the village of Crecora, Co Limerick, where Bella and Archie had produced the Irish record litter.