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The ISPCA is appealing for homes for 3 puppies abandoned in Co Westmeath garden

Tomás, Fifi and Liam are currently at the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre.

THREE VULNERABLE PUPPIES that were abandoned in a garden in Co Westmeath have been rescued by the ISPCA. 

ispca-rescue-three-vulnerable-pupies-that-were-abandoned-in-a-ga Tomás is looking for a permanent home. ISPCA ISPCA

The charity responded to a call for help recently when a member of the public heard small whimpers coming from their garden just outside the village of Ballymore. 

ISPCA inspector Elaine Reynolds discovered three collie/terrier-type puppies no more than 10 weeks old. 

The puppies – later called Liam, Fifi and Tomás – were then taken to the ISPCA National Animal Centre where they received a veterinary assessment.

It was unclear how long they had been in the garden.

As soon as they arrived at the centre, they were placed under a heat lamp and were monitored closely. 

ispca-rescue-three-vulnerable-puppies-that-were-abandoned-in-a-g Liam, along with the other puppies, is currently in the ISPCA National Animal Centre.

Apart from being cold and hungry, the puppies didn’t appear to have health issues, according to Reynolds. 

“They are continuing to thrive and we will be looking for new, loving homes for them soon,” she said. 

“I just don’t understand how anyone could just abandon three defenceless little puppies and I am so glad we are able to give them the life they deserve, in kind loving new homes.” 

ispca-rescue-three-vulnerable-puppies-that-were-abandoned-in-a-g This is Fifi. ISPCA ISPCA

Reynolds said this all could have been avoided if the puppies’ mother had been neutered.

“Neutering is absolutely key to reducing the numbers of unwanted animals in Ireland,” she said. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline on 1890 515 515 or report online here

The ISPCA is encouraging prospective pet owners to always consider adopting a pet from a reputable rescue organisation instead of going online.

Anyone interesting in offering one of these puppies a new loving home can get in touch with the IPAAG here, by emailing info@ispca.ie or by calling 043 3325 0350.

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    Mute The Digenous
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    Oct 4th 2019, 3:57 PM

    How could anybody in their right mind be so cruel to such tiny beautiful animals.The mind boggles.

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    Mute Niall O'Neill
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    Oct 4th 2019, 5:36 PM

    @The Digenous: Puppy farmers and breeders. Animal welfare is very poor in this country

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    Mute Anne
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    Oct 4th 2019, 6:53 PM

    @The Digenous: I hate cruelty, really do, but thankfully these ones were left somewhere where they are found and are healthy. There is sadly so much, so much worse than that out there…and there is no punishment in this country…well rarely. Sadly.

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    Mute Leo Lalor
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    Oct 4th 2019, 3:47 PM

    Beautiful animals. Trash owners

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    Mute Brendan Geoghegan
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    Oct 4th 2019, 9:40 PM

    Where is the poor pups Mother..? I think she will be missing her little puppies poor dog..

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    Mute bread of heaven
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    Oct 4th 2019, 5:03 PM

    Out of the frying pan into the fire for the dogs unfortunately. They’ll probably neuter them before maturity, causing lifelong health issues.

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    Mute Liam Higgins
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    Oct 4th 2019, 5:10 PM

    @bread of heaven: care to explain your statement please? I’ve had dogs for years; all neutered and all very healthy

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    Mute David
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    Oct 4th 2019, 6:26 PM

    @Liam Higgins: he said BeFoRe mAtUritY

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    Oct 4th 2019, 6:39 PM

    @bread of heaven: I would be asking serious questions of the vet who would do that

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    Mute John
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    Oct 4th 2019, 6:58 PM

    @bread of heaven: You absolute numpty

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    Mute Carmel Forbes
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    Oct 4th 2019, 5:36 PM

    What type of dogs are they

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    Oct 4th 2019, 10:32 PM

    @Carmel Forbes: the article says collie/terrier type

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