Dublin dog shelter makes heartbreaking decision to close its doors due to high costs

A South Dublin dog shelter is currently full to capacity and cannot afford to take in any more unwanted pups due to soaring costs.

Dogs Angels Ireland made the heartbreaking announcement on Facebook. They explained that very little applications end up being successful with dogs rarely finding their forever homes.

The charity stressed that a lack of funds and help has led them to this difficult decision.

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They posted: “Unfortunately we have to close our doors to taking on more dogs , we have kennel bills around 5000+ a month , with very little applications actually amounting to homes .

“Until we can help some of the dogs in our care , particularly in kennels homes or foster homes , we cannot take anymore dogs . With lack of help and funds , it makes it impossible. We are truly sorry.”

Dublin dog lovers were horrified to hear the news but assured staff that the situation was out of their control.

Others drew attention to the strict application process used to vet rescue dogs’ foster homes.

One person said: “You do so much 365 days a year and people have to understand that you have to make tough decisions. You can only do so much with the resources you’re left with. Hoping things improve soon and don’t feel guilty because it’s out of your hands. Will donate whenever I can, wish I could more!”

Another wrote: ” I am so so sorry. This is beyond heartbreaking that rescues have to close their doors because of humans making wrong or bad decisions.”

A third commented: “I’m so sorry it’s come to this. You guys are so good & were so supportive to our family when we got Max from you. Thank goodness you were there to save him.”

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