Two newborn puppies found abandoned in Co Longford are looking for loving homes after being transferred to Donegal.
Buzz and Woody, who were found alongside four other puppies in a cardboard box, were taken to the ISPCA’s Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre near Letterkenny, where they have been placed in foster care.
Apart from being cold and hungry, all six puppies had no health issues and they are getting stronger by the day.
ISPCA Centre Manager Hugh O’Toole said: “Leaving such young puppies without their mother most definitely put their lives at risk and it is impossible to understand how someone could just leave six defenceless puppies, on the side of a road, left for dead.
“It’s simply inhumane. We exhausted our efforts to locate the mother dog as we are worried she could be suffering from mastitis and may need veterinary attention.
“She is likely looking for her puppies and we are appealing to the public to get in touch if they have any information.”
The ISPCA added: “These adorable little fluff balls are growing into such sweet little characters.
“Typical of any puppy, they have tons of energy and they love nothing more than playing with their toys and getting up to all kinds of mischief.
“They will grow into large dogs so they will require a secure garden, lots of exercise and ongoing training.
“If you are interested in offering one of these puppies a new loving home, please get in touch by visiting our website or by emailing info@ispca.ie, call 043 33 25035 (0) for more information or contact the Donegal ARC by email at donegal@ispca.ie or call 074 9152360.”
