The Gardai have seized 10 dogs they believe were stolen in Limerick. There’s been an awful ‘dognapping’ trend recently, but could it all come down to a higher demand on pets to keep us company during lockdown? 

Mark Cagney was joined by Corina Fitzsimons PR and communications manager of Dogs Trust Ireland, to talk about it.

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