Dogs Trust Ireland says they've had 3,000 surrender requests this year - and 600 of those were due to accommodation challenges.
Some locals are being forced to choose between homelessness or giving up their pets.
Dogs Trust Ireland says they've had 3,000 surrender requests this year - and 600 of those were due to accommodation challenges.
The charity's communications manager Paulina Padlo says people living in rental accommodation are most affected.
She said the situation is "heartbreaking".

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