A meetings been organised to discuss the change in ownership of the Carlow Kilkenny dog shelter.
There’s a public gathering in Langtons in Kilkenny later about the matter just days before ACS take over at the local dog pound.
Locals have been expressing concerns over the potential for job losses but also want assurances from the new provider that animal welfare will be a priority.
Campaigner Liz Campbell told KCLR Live there’s other things that need to be addressed too.