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Picture: My Lovely Horse Rescue
Four French bulldogs were rescued yesterday (Wednesday) in Kilkenny by My Lovely Horse Rescue, as the shelter confirm that their 'kennels are full'.
"Yesterday, we had to rush to an area just outside Kilkenny City," they posted on social media.
"Four innocent French bulldogs, no where to go, no one to care for them. They had been used for breeding at one point!
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"This is Ireland, the country is over-bred. Just awful. The only ones that suffer are the animals involved. We are literally out of foster homes at this point, kennels are full. We need help financially and with space."
POOR LITTLE FRENCHIES
— My Lovely Horse Rescue (@MyLovelyHorseR) May 8, 2025
Yesterday we had to rush to an area just outside Kilkenny city. Four innocent French bull dogs, no where to go, no one to care for them
They had been used for breeding at one point!
This is Ireland, the country is over bred
Just… pic.twitter.com/EwMMSmb4An
If you would like to donate to the rescue, you can do so here.
"We honestly cannot do this without you," they stated.
"Please foster, adopt. It's crucial for us, it's crucial for them."
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