A midlands councillor is making the comments after witnessing a small being "savaged to death".
A Laois councillor is asking people to think twice about what type of dog they get.
Noel Touhy is making the comments after witnessing a Jack Russell being "savaged to death":
The Labour Party councillor says he's also heard stories of how some older animals are being abandoned in favour of a puppy.
He wants people to consider their circumstances before getting a pet this Christmas:
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