An investigation is continuing after two seriously injured dogs were rescued by Gardai in Sligo last night.
The pair were found at the Oaks, Woodtown Lodge area of the town.
It's not yet known if the dogs were dumped at this location or escaped from a premises.
Both are continuing to receive care at a local vet.
Anyone with information in being urged to contact Sligo Garda Station.
Gitte McMullan of Animals in Need Donegal Town says that unfortunately there's an increase in this kind of activity at this time of year: