Shelters 'at breaking point' with rise in surrendered animals as country opens back up

Phoebe who was left to die in a ditch in West Limerick in June and is awaiting life saving surgery on her spleen. Some animal shelters have had to temporarily shut their doors as they can't cope with the level of surrenders.

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions has led to the temporary closure of two animal shelters who are struggling with all types of breeds, including 'designer' dogs, now being surrendered as people return to work.

Deel Animal Rescue in Co. Limerick and Coolronan Animal Rescue in Co. Meath have both had to temporarily shut their doors as they can't cope with the level of surrenders since the reopening of the country.