Modern Morals: My friends want to buy a designer puppy but they are never home – it’s so irresponsible, how do I get them to listen? They don’t know how much responsibility comes with a dog and they should be looking to adopt not buy a puppy – how can I change their minds? 'Despite the very public awareness about the plight of dogs from puppy farms, the heart often wants what the heart wants and all sense goes out the window.' Photo: Stock/GettyKatie Byrne Today at 06:30Question

Source: Irish Independent January 23, 2026 10:03 UTC