At 11 years old, much loved family dog Sadie, has been handed to a shelter in the hope of finding a new home in her twilight years.
She is just one of hundreds of pets who are facing homelessness as the housing crisis across Ireland squeezes hard.
Rescue and rehoming groups say the number of dogs being given up as a result is on the rise with families facing the heart breaking decision of saying goodbye to pets they have loved all their lives.
