The Reality Bites star turned out at the Dogs Trust in Finglas on March 23,
to help get the message out about the rehoming centre's dedicated new puppy wing.
Construction on the building's vital addition is expected to be completed in time for summer,
and the wing will save the lives of more than 500 puppies every year.
"The building of the puppy wing extension will dramatically increase capacity
and the numbers saved annually," Kathrina Bentley of the Dogs Trust told the Herald.
"There will be an additional 500 puppies saved every year and it will also create jobs,
so it's a win-win situation for us."
Maia joined Scooby and Daphne, the cutest five-week-old Husky terrier puppies, to pose for pictures and announce the happy news.
"The staff are just amazing out there and I really admire what they stand for," Dunphy said.
"Those dogs are the lucky ones. Irresponsible dog owners make me so angry,
as do people who buy a designer dog online when there are so many in the pound."
The Dalkey-based host and her husband Johnny Vegas currently sponsor a dog in the UK.
Dunphy (37) is such a fan of the Dogs Trust that she also decided to auction
her Valentine's Day gift from her other half in aid of the animal organisation.
Thank you Maia!
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