"There's" or "There are"?

[kohyoongliat]

There's many stray dogs in this area.
There're many stray dogs in this area.

Which is the correct sentence?

Thanks.

 

[Amigos4]

@kohyoongliat - Which sentence do you think is correct? Why?

 

[Skrej]

If you need a hint, look for information on something called 'subject-verb agreement'.

 

[Tarheel]

There's many stray dogs in this area.
There're many stray dogs in this area.

I don't like either one.

I imagine "there're" must be a rather unpleasant sound.

Perhaps:

There are quite a few stray dogs in this area.

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[SoothingDave]

It sounds fine. People say it. I say it.

But, I would never write it.