A Co Kildare family hit by health problems are now appealing for people to adopt their precious Akita dogs.
Johanna Walsh, suffered a stroke earlier this year at the age of 41. Her husband Michael now has back problems leaving him unable to walk the dogs for long periods of time.
The Newbridge family have always had dogs and will keep their two bijons.
The Walsh family are heartbroken that they will have to give Shadow(5) Bella(7) and Storm(3) away.
The dogs are good on the lead, house trained and would suit homes where there are no children under the age of 12.
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