Gardaí seized more puppies at Dublin Port last night

The majority of the puppies are Labrador/Collie cross and are just 10 weeks old.

By Michelle Hennessy Sunday 2 Apr 2017, 4:03 PM

Apr 2nd 2017, 4:03 PM 33,502 Views 18 Comments

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Source: DSPCA

GARDAÍ AND PORT Security have seized a number of puppies and dogs at Dublin Port.

The animals were being exported without a Pet Passport and were seized at the port last night. The majority of the puppies are Labrador/Collie cross and are just 10 weeks old.

Source: DSPCA

All of the animals are now in the care of the DSPCA which said they will be available for adoption within the next week.

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Source: DSPCA

This is the fourth such seizure this year and brings the total number of puppies seized to over 500 in the last 18 months.

The DPSCA said it continues to be vigilent around the illegal export of puppies and dogs.

Read: Four ‘designer pups’ seized at Dublin Port after being discovered in carry on luggage>

Read: Thirteen puppies destined for UK market seized at Dublin Port>

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Gardaí seized more puppies at Dublin Port last night

The majority of the puppies are Labrador/Collie cross and are just 10 weeks old.

Read: Four ‘designer pups’ seized at Dublin Port after being discovered in carry on luggage>