# Animal Cruelty
This year
2023
# Animal Welfare
Over 100 dogs currently on waiting list to be surrendered to DSPCA
The charity told The Journal that it has also seen an increase in the number of older dogs being surrendered to the shelter.
All time
# ISPCA
Tipperary woman convicted of animal cruelty after dog found neglected in back garden
The woman, from Nenagh in Tipperary, was convicted at Nenagh District Court on 9 December.
# Citywest
Dozens of animals - including dogs, cats, parrots and a snake - seized by gardaí in Dublin
The animals have been taken by the DSPCA for veterinary treatment.
# on trial
Six sent for trial over Ashton Dog Pound investigation
They are due to stand trial on 28 January.
# Animal Welfare
Animal cruelty law needs to deal with puppy smuggling, committee told
A charity representative said that puppy farming was the biggest animal welfare problem that his organisation faced.
# Animal Cruelty
Woman whose dog could barely 'see, move or breathe' due to its matted coat avoids jail
Maureen Bracken was convicted of neglecting her pet and causing unnecessary suffering.
# Animal Cruelty
Appeal for information after dead dog found wrapped in shower curtain and dumped in drain
The dog was found by an ISPCA inspector in Co Donegal.
# Animal Cruelty
Abandoned dog 'in safe hands' after being rescued from locked crate by ISPCA
It was unclear how long the dog was kept in the crate.
# Animal Cruelty
Boy (13) showed 'zero remorse' after torturing hedgehog to death and 'ran off laughing', court hears
A veterinarian who examined the hedgehog said it had been left mutilated and with open head and leg wounds.
Voices
'If Tiger King did one thing, it turned the spotlight on the exotic pet industry'
Elisa Allen of PETA says it’s time to acknowledge the cruelty behind the keeping of ‘exotic’ animals in captivity.
# Dublin
Investigation after animal carcass left to rot on popular canal walkway in Dublin
The carcass had been placed in a barrel and dumped on the towpath on the opposite side of the canal to the Grange Castle Business Park.
# Jolyon Maugham
RSPCA looks into British barrister’s claim that he killed a fox with a baseball bat
Jolyon Maugham QC claimed the fox got stuck and he “wasn’t sure what else to do”.
# Dublin Port
DSPCA investigating after 12 greyhounds found in back of van going to Spain
The dogs were seized by Revenue over the weekend.
# Animal Cruelty
Appeal to fund treatment of cats 'scalded with boiling water' in Limerick
One cat has been rescued and two others are yet to be caught.
# Animal Cruelty
Dog dies after being 'eaten alive' by maggots in case of severe neglect in Dublin
The Shih Tzu was found collapsed in west Dublin last week.
# west clare
Horses left to die by farmer in 'unprecedented' animal cruelty case
Martin Gerald Foley pleaded guilty to 20 charges out of a total of 193 charges first brought against him.
# Your Say
Poll: Should fur farming be banned in Ireland?
Last month Prada announced it will go fur-free.
# Animal Cruelty
Body of young horse that was used for sulky racing dumped on Dublin road
A woman found the horse’s body while she was out walking with her dog.
# Animal Cruelty
Man jailed for animal cruelty days before his son died moves to appeal his three-year sentence
James Kavanagh pleaded guilty to 30 counts of causing or allowing animal cruelty at his property in April 2015.
# Animal Cruelty
'Harrowing conditions': Man jailed for three years and banned from owning dogs or horses for life
Dead animals were scattered around the farmer’s property, some of which were used to feed the dogs.
# Cruel
Outrage in New Zealand as six baby seals found decapitated
The crimes have been described as “disturbing, brutal and violent”.
# Courts
Woman banned for life from owning pets after keeping starved husky in emaciated state in her flat
Amy Lee, with an address at School Street Flats, Dublin 8, was prosecuted for neglecting her husky named Sky.
# Wanted
Australian police hunt for men accused of torturing and killing kangaroos
A man was seen brandishing knuckle-dusters in one of the pictures.
# Courts
Farmer found guilty after almost 40 dogs chained and neglected on property
The man received a fine of €1,150.
# Clare
Kitten that was kicked and put in frying pan is being rehomed
A video of the incident is being investigated by gardaí.
# Animal Cruelty
Gardaí investigating video showing man putting kitten in frying pan before kicking and throwing it
Two men have been questioned.
# cooley mountains
Appeal after two adult falcons killed while trying to incubate eggs
Forensic and other evidence is being gathered.
# Animal Cruelty
'The worst case of mange seen in years': DSPCA appeal for information about abandoned dogs
The two dogs, a Labrador and a German Shepherd, were found tied up outside Ashtown dog pound.
# Clonmel
'Not acceptable': Probe launched after young men filmed dragging exhausted pony on public road
The ISPCA said it was working with gardaí to investigate the incident.
# Animal Welfare
27 dogs found in van at Scottish ferry port returned to Ireland
The dogs and puppies are now in the care of the ISPCA.
# Dublin Hill
Gardaí launch investigation after horse dies on road in Cork housing estate
Local councillors are calling for tighter regulations to be put in place in relation to sulky racing.
# Sparky
Police call for restraint after a young puppy was killed with a hammer in Armagh
The PSNI has urged people to allow them investigate the matter.
# Animal Abuse
'Absolutely horrendous': 16 abandoned, malnourished donkeys rescued in Mayo
One donkey was already dead when the Department of Agriculture arrived at the scene.
# Limerick
Limerick teenagers threw baby rabbit towards a river and let their dogs attack it
Limerick Animal Welfare is currently caring for the rabbit.
# Limerick
'Sheer neglect': ISPCA investigating donkey found with 'horrific head injuries'
Meanwhile, Action For Animal Welfare Ireland has posted images of a severely neglected horse on its Facebook page.
# Animal Welfare
'Breathtaking hypocrisy': Calls to ban hare coursing in light of animal ban in circuses
Wild animals will be banned in circuses from 1 January 2018. Hare coursing remains legal.
# good news
All 28 rescued Jack Russell terriers have found homes thanks to the ISPCA
The dogs are currently at the National Animal Centre in Longford pending housing.
# Longford
Photos: The ISPCA is appealing for homes for 28 Jack Russell terriers
The dogs are currently being cared for at the National Animal Centre in Longford.
# horsin' around
'It could have injured itself badly': DSPCA criticise man who rode horse through Dublin pub
A video has emerged online of a man riding a horse through a Dublin pub.
# German Shepherd
Appeal for information after dog is shot in neck in Dublin
The DSPCA’s veterinary team said Victoria is “very lucky” to be alive.
