Story By Arf - Das Canberra

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http://citynews.com.au/2012/news/death-row-dogs-break-your-heart-says-rescuer/

Death-row dogs break your heart, says rescuer

EVERY time school holidays approach, the number of dogs dumped at the pound shoots up and it’s happening again right now, says Beverley Margosis, of ACT Rescue and Foster.

“There are 20 dogs on death row for next week and we are extremely concerned that yet again people are dumping dogs as school holidays approach,” she says.

“An Irish wolfhound is one of the 20 and if you look at the Domestic Animal Service website you’ll see her sitting frightened and unsure for her photograph – it really breaks your heart to see her and the many other lovely dogs dumped by irresponsible owners, many of whom haven’t even bothered to register or microchip their dogs.

“Once again we are urging people to take a look at these dogs as potential lifetime companions. ’

“Please check the Domestic Animal Services website http://www.tams.act.gov.au/live/pets/lost,_found,_impounded_and_wanted_dogs/impounded_dogs to see what we’re talking about.”

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[Diva]

I looked at the photo of the 'Irish Wolfhound'. And it isn't. But sure looks worth saving, along with the rest of the poor souls.

[Decadence]

The "Irish wolfound" is so scared, I would love to take the poor soul with me and the border collie, if I didn't have my two at home already.

[Sheilaheel02]

Congratulations Bev and ARF for once again getting the message out there. I don't know how some of these people enjoy the holidays knowing they've left what should be part of their family to take their chances on death row. Just beyond comprehension. Let's hope it raised the profile and the chances of these desperate dogs before their time runs out.

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[Burkes]

We have just finished day two of three days worth of testing. There are so many worthy dogs.

The only bright spark is that while we have been there the last two days there have been a few people in looking at adopting. Fingers crossed as we are really going to need all the help we can get.

Oh,and the Wolfie X is a total smooch bag. She has been our tester dog and just loves lying around next to you.