Waterford Animal Welfare have highlighted a recent incident involving the dumping of dead dogs.

Following a call from a member of the public, the WAW visited an area off the N25 near Stradbally village in Co. Waterford.

Three deceased dogs were found dumped in vegetation.

They have being described as a black Patterdale type, a fawn Lurcher and a black and brown Beagle type.

A microchip scan was conducted but none of the dogs were microchipped which could have helped in locating the owner or owners of the animals.

An Garda Siochana, the local authority and Waterford dog warden service have been made aware of the incident.