A total of 12 dogs and five puppies were seized by gardaí after they searched a number of vehicles Kiltullagh area in Co Galway.
Gardaí are hoping to reunite the dogs with their owners.
It is believed the dogs may have been stolen.
Golden labrador puppies, a black lurcher, two chihuahuas, three collie-crosses, two springer spaniels, a foxhound beagle, a terrier, a cocker spaniel and a setter were found in the back of three vehicles that were stopped in the area.
Anyone who may be missing a dog or may have had a dog stolen matching the description of the animals is asked to contact Athenry Garda Station on 091-844016 or Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
