Puppies dumped in bin in Dublin begin a new life

Two puppies were dumped in a bin in Finglas, Co. Dublin this year after being abused. 

When the puppies got to Dogs Trust, it was discovered they weren't microchipped, meaning that the owner couldn’t be found.

They were extremely frightened at the beginning. They only trusted one another and refused to step outside their kennel for weeks. 

Over time they slowly opened up and started to feel less overwhelmed.

In this case, both of them were lucky enough to find a second home, but the majority of abandoned dogs don’t.

Already this year, Dogs Trust has been contacted by more than 1,500 owners seeking to surrender their dogs into its care. 

Zeus has been a wonderful addition to their new family, and Aries has been fostered by one of the Dogs Trust staff. 

The survey allows Dogs Trust better understand the realities of dog ownership, allowing it to shape services, campaigns and advocacy work that support dogs, and the people who love them, across Ireland.

Paulina Padlo, Communications Manager at Dogs Trust Ireland, said: “Every dog deserves the chance to live life to the full, but we know many owners face challenges that can make keeping a dog difficult. By taking part in Ireland's Dog Census, people can help us better understand those challenges so we can continue developing the support, education and campaigns that help more dogs stay in loving homes.”

“Watching Zeus and Aries grow in confidence was incredibly rewarding. They arrived terrified and unsure of the world around them, but with patience and kindness, they slowly began to trust again. Seeing them now in loving homes is exactly why our work matters."