They're looking for people to foster dogs to give them homes.
Dogs Trust Ireland has received 297 surrender requests since Christmas Day.
It marks a 73 percent increase on the same period last year.
The charity says some owners have been victims of "dog-fishing"- where a puppy purchased online arrives and looks nothing like its picture.
Meanwhile other owners have decided to give up their pet after breeders promised the dog was hypoallergenic when that wasn't the case.
Dogs Trust have issued an urgent appeal for people willing to foster a dog to come forward.
They want continue to help as many pups as possible and give them new homes.
(Source: Facebook Dogs Trust Ireland)
They say for those looking to foster dogs should visit their website www.DogsTrust.ie/Rehoming for more information.
You can also get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling our Rehoming Team on 01-879-1000.
