Kilkenny Dog Shelter is bucking the national trend with a Put To Sleep (PTS) rate of less than 1%
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Kilkenny Dog Shelter is bucking the national trend with a Put To Sleep (PTS) rate of less than 1% compared to 4.4% nationally.
According to recent figures 224 dogs were surrendered to dog shelter in Paulstown in 2020.
Of the 224, a total of 64 dogs were rehomed directly by the shelter and 111 were rehomed by animal welfare organisations and charities.
A total of 47 dogs were reclaimed by their owners and two dogs were put to sleep.
Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Andrew McGuinness described the figures as ‘very positive and encouraging’.