EVERY time school holidays approach, the number of dogs dumped at the pound shoots up and it’s happening again right now, says Beverley Margosis, of ACT Rescue and Foster.

“There are 20 dogs on death row for next week and we are extremely concerned that yet again people are dumping dogs as school  holidays approach,” she says.

“An Irish wolfhound is one of the 20 and if you look at the Domestic Animal Service website you’ll see her sitting frightened and unsure for her photograph – it really breaks your heart to see her and the many other lovely dogs dumped by irresponsible owners, many of whom haven’t even bothered to register or microchip their dogs.

“Once again we are urging people to take a look at these dogs as potential lifetime companions.            ‘

“Please check the Domestic Animal Services website http://www.tams.act.gov.au/live/pets/lost,_found,_impounded_and_wanted_dogs/impounded_dogs to see what we’re talking about.”