Animal welfare centres prepare for influx of unwanted pets
30/12/2004 - 11:43:46Animal welfare centres are expecting a traditional post-Christmas influx of unwanted pets within the next few weeks.
By the beginning of March, such centres normally report an increase of between 20% and 30% in unwanted animals, particularly dogs.
They believe this year will be no different, despite repeated warnings about giving pets as presents.
The National Animal Centre in Longford said a large number of unwanted pets are re-homed each year, but up to 30,000 are put down because new owners cannot be found.
