Almost 400 dog surrender requests since Christmas, says welfare charity

One-year-old Collie cross sisters, Serena and Venus are just two examples of the escalating dog crisis in Ireland. Picture: Fran Veale

An animal welfare charity is appealing for help following 394 requests from the public looking to surrender their animals since Christmas Day.

Dogs Trust Ireland has seen an "alarming" 33% increase in the volume of dogs they are being asked to assist, compared to the same period last year.