People across Cavan and Monaghan are being asked to help combat animal cruelty.
The request comes from the ISPCA which says it received seven calls in Co Monaghan and 31 calls in Cavan between January and May of this year.
The organisation says it expects to lodge a total of 89 calls in Co Cavan by the end of the year while 20 is anticipated in Monaghan.
The ISPCA has indicated a sharp increase in animal cruelty and in the abandonment of pets, and funding to support those animals is urgently needed.
Over €100,000 has been raised through the organisation's national appeal and further donations can be made at www.ispca.ie/donate.
"We want to thank all those who contributed so far, it has made a big difference. The Irish public has donated over €100,000 so far in a true display of their care for animals. However, every animal matters and we still have a need to raise as much again to meet this crisis.
"I know it's difficult and I know many people who want to contribute just haven't gotten around to it. But the need is urgent. So many have already contributed; if you care and want to help, the time to do it is now, please join with the thousands of people who are responding with generosity.
"We can do this; we can overcome this crisis and change the lives of these animals," said Dr Cyril Sullivan, CEO of the ISPCA.
