Two 11-week-old Basset Hound sisters were surrendered to the DSPCA three days after purchase when the family realised they could not properly care for them. The puppies had been sleeping outside in a child’s playhouse and were not fully vaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to potentially fatal diseases. DSPCA staff emphasised the charity’s Adopt Don't Shop message and warned about the prevalence of commercial puppy farming. Ireland exports tens of thousands of dogs from puppy farms into illegal markets, and welfare standards on many puppy farms are described as poor and sometimes cruel.
"They had been sleeping outside in the child's playhouse, so they weren't in the home, so [the family] couldn't manage it, and then they were brought here for us to take them in," said Suzanne McGovern, DSPCA director of operations.
"2 Puppies bought and given up after 3 days. Shortly after opening this morning, these two "pedigree" puppies were brought to the DSPCA with no prior arrangement. The family had bought the 11 week old puppies just 3 days ago and decided it wasn't working out for them. #dspca pic.twitter.com/eyeMg9IYpQ - DSPCA (@DublinSPCA) August 25, 2025"
"It was a decision that they had made and hadn't thought through properly, and then found that it was just too much."
"Generally, puppy farming in Ireland is on industrial scale levels. Welfare on puppy farms is just not up to standard."
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