Unwanted pets found dumped in plastic bags, Cork charity warns

Rescue charity launches adoption campaign

'Twenty years ago, we were finding animals dumped in plastic bags and we have returned to that again. The cruelty is unbelievable.'

Pet owners are returning to the horrific practices of 20 years ago by dumping their unwanted animals in plastic bags, a leading rescue charity has warned.

Munster Lost and Found Pet Helpline has launched an adoption campaign for the first time in almost 30 years due to the unprecedented numbers of cats and dogs coming to its shelter.