Litter of puppies found abandoned in cardboard box beside binBy Rebecca Black, PAA litter of puppies was found abandoned in a cardboard box beside a bin in Newry, County Down. The brood were taken to the USPCA Animal Hospital in Newry were they were found to be just one week old. Nora Smith, chief executive of the USPCA, said the mother dog was “cowering” and looked extremely nervous when found. “I would also encourage anyone who is considering buying a pet, please consider a rescue. There are thousands of dogs, pups, cats and kittens who desperately need to find their forever homes.”

Source: Irish Independent June 23, 2023 17:30 UTC