For many years we have been campaigning strongly against unacceptable practices such as intensive, wasteful breeding programmes, cruelty and mistreatment and the abandonment of dogs past their racing peak.

Dogs Trust believes that in order to get a better understanding of, and address, the stray and surrendered dog situation effectively in Ireland, detail behind the numbers is needed.

To celebrate a decade of rescuing and rehoming dogs in Ireland, we have announced plans today to host our inaugural “Dogs Trustival” at our Rehoming Centre.

Ahead of what looks to be a scorcher this week, we are warning the public of the serious dangers of leaving dogs in cars during the summer months.