Becky Bristow

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The pandemic has seen “puppy inflation” with puppies going for between four and five times their pre-lockdown value in the spring and early summer.
Public warned against illegal sale of puppies by breeders

Ireland’s largest dog charity has warned the public against the illegal purchase of puppies. The Dogs Trust “Sold a Pup” campaign is highlighting new(...)

Two-year-old dachshund Frank, surrendered to Dogs Trust by a family who bought him for €1,300 believing him to be three months old. Photograph: Fran Veale
Warnings over theft and scams after fourfold rise in puppy prices

Ireland’s largest dog charity has warned the public about paying over the odds for puppies during the lockdown. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen huge i(...)

Nurse Annie Mathews with her nine-year-old Schnauzer Lily after Dogs Trust announced an initiative to help front-line workers. Photograph: Fran Veale
A dog is not just for Christmas, it’s for a Covid-19 pandemic

On the walls of the long central block in the Dogs Trust in Finglas are the words which have become so famous they have been copyrighted: “A dog is no(...)

Twelve-week old collie crosses Heidi and Hugo in the puppy wing at Dogs Trust in Finglas, Dublin. The charity has suspended all adoptions from today until January 4th. Photograph: Fran Veale
Dogs Trust pauses adoptions of rescue pets until after Christmas

The largest dog welfare charity in Ireland has paused canine adoptions until next year in order to discourage well-meaning but ill-prepared people fro(...)