'Left in a box like they didn't matter' - Six puppies dumped in a skip late at night

A litter of puppies were found dumped beside a skip in Dublin late at night to the shock and horror of an Irish animal rescue.

My lovely horse rescue shared the upsetting incident to their social media along with a video of the six puppies found together in a plastic blue basket.

They were discovered at around 11pm by a kind woman, according to the rescue, who then called My Lovely Horse rescue (MLHR).

“Six tiny puppies abandoned beside a skip, left in a box like they didn't matter. It is never ending. Poor little beauties,” MLHR said.

“A kind woman found them, and as always the MLHR team got there as quickly as possible. Tonight they're safe, warm, and being cared for”.

The rescue said that the puppies are only around three to four weeks old.

“They should be with their mammy, not fighting for a chance at life. Tomorrow morning they'll be straight to our vet, and the bills will begin.

“We honestly don't know what has happened to this country. Every single day, rescues across Ireland are dealing with heartbreaking cases like this. We answer these late night calls because if we don't, who will?”.

The rescue are calling on people to support the work that they do. For those who would like to donate, click the link here.

“Please if you can make a donation towards the care of these six precious babies, 5 girls, 1 boy. We will give them the future they deserve”.

The social media post has received a lot of attention from people who are shocked and angry, one person said: “It makes you wonder what sort of person can just dump tiny pups off and walk away not knowing if they will live or die.

“Such a cruel sick thing to do. Thank you so much for helping these gorgeous wee pups and giving them a chance”.

Another person said: “Omg I just don't understand humans. Little babies. Thank you for rescuing them and hopefully they all find loving homes”.