Dogs Trust appeals for donations as it reports 45% rise in puppy intake

Spaniel cross Sadbh, who Dogs Trust recently re-homed. Picture: Dogs Trust/Twitter

A leading dog welfare charity says it has seen a 45% increase in the number of puppies taken into its care since January.

Since the beginning of the year, Dogs Trust says it has taken in seven pregnant dogs, which have given birth to 58 puppies.