Fears grow for one-week old puppies snatched from Kilkenny property by criminals

Local gardai have renewed their appeal for the public’s assistance after criminals broke into a property in county Kilkenny and stole 10 little pups over the weekend.

The shocking incident occurred at a premises in Freshford sometime between 9pm and midnight on Friday night.

A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “A premises was forcibly entered and four Cavapoos 14 weeks old and six Cockapoos which were 1 week old were stolen. Searches and patrols were conducted of the area but the pups were not located.”

Anyone with information about the incident or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area at the time is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000.