The ISPCA has rescued 19 dogs from a property in Co Meath.
Six of those rescued were puppies.
They are all now being cared for by the ISPCA.
13 dogs & 6 puppies surrendered and now in ISPCA care. 2 of the dogs were also pregnant. What began 3 yrs ago when 2 stray dogs arrived at a property quickly escalated into a situation that got out of control due to the lack of #neutering or #spaying. https://t.co/Ba79lhAfxK pic.twitter.com/Dl4ABk6qBo
— ISPCA (@ISPCA1) August 26, 2019
Two of the dogs are heavily pregnant, five had eye issues requiring corrective surgery and are currently recovering.
The others are in good health, however, some were nervous and breeding out of control.
The ISPCA is appealing to dog owners to have their animals spayed or neutered.
ISPCA Inspector Elaine Reynolds said: “What began three years ago when two stray dogs arrived at a property quickly escalated into a situation that got out of control due to the lack of neutering or spaying. The dogs continued to breed and the owner was unable to cope with nineteen animals and more puppies on the way so, when the ISPCA got involved, we stepped in to prevent the dogs and puppies suffering.”
