SHOCKING: Pup in appalling condition taken in by Kilkenny/Carlow Dog Shelter

A pup found in an appalling condition has now been taken into the care of Kilkenny/Carlow Dog Shelter.

"This poor pup was found in Kilkenny and has just come into our care," reads a statement from the shelter.

The dog was covered in mange, malnourished, walking in fleas, had a belly full of worms and was not microchipped.

"If you are the owner contact us, this pup is a welfare case and the relevant bodies have been notified."