Seven puppies have been rescued at Fishguard Port in the early hours of Thursday morning 23rd November 2017, as part of a multi-agency operation tackling the illegal trade in puppies.
The puppies - two foxhound type and five cocker spaniel type dogs - were found in two crates in the boot of a car that came off the Rosslare to Fishguard ferry at around 1.30am, which had been delayed by four hours.
The two foxhound type dogs are believed to be 10 weeks old and the cocker spaniel type dogs around eight weeks old and were subject to welfare concerns.
The driver of the vehicle was told that the puppies were not able to continue their journey and subsequently signed over the puppies to the care of the RSPCA.
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