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31/08/2010 Dog locked in shed for six days

The ISPCA is conducting an investigation in order to determine who was responsible for caring for a dog which was locked unattended in a shed for several days. Chief Inspector Conor Dowling was able to establish that nobody entered the locked shed for at l

26/08/2010 Many Days of Suffering for Helpless Tethered Cob

ISPCA Voluntary Inspector Andrew Quinn responded to a call from the National Animal Cruelty Helpline. A concerned member of the public had discovered a dark bay mare in a very distressed state in South Tipperary, and proceeded to call the ISPCA for help.<

20/08/2010 Three horses discovered in terrible condition near Bishopstown in Cork.

A concerned member of the public placed a call to the ISPCA confidential Animal helpline, to highlight their concern for three horses that appeared in poor condition at a location not far from Bishopstown in Cork.

13/08/2010 Seven puppies cruelly left to die

ISPCA Inspector Brendan Hughes made a sad discovery in the Kildare area, when he responded to a call from the Gardai.

Seven tiny puppies were found next to their dead mother on a busy road, in the North area of Kildare.

19/07/2010 Horrific and Unnecessary Suffering Caused to Many Animals.

Westmeath SPCA Animal Welfare Officer, Vincent Houlhian, was met by a scene of misery when he responded to a call from the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline.

19/07/2010 Intensive Breeding Establishment in the Charleville area of Cork

ISPCA Inspector for the Cork and County area Lisa O’Donovan inspected a medium scale breeding establishment in the Charleville area of Cork following a call from the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline.

19/07/2010 Farmed Collies

Inspector Lisa O’Donovan is working closely with owners of an establishment in the Macroom area of Cork that breeds and trains farm working dogs, to improve living conditions for over 35 dogs kept on site.

03/06/2010 ISPCA DISCOVER DISTRESSING CASE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY

A very distressing case of cruelty and neglect to three dogs.

29/04/2010 ISPCA Rescues Kildorrey Dog

ISPCA Cork Inspector responded to a call made to the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline about a dog that was stranded on a small grassy verge under a bridge near the village of Kildorrery, North Cork. Inspector O’Donovan said “The initial report from t

21/04/2010 Lucky escape for a young Cork rabbit

A young Cork rabbit was rescued, by Inspector Lisa O'Donavan who luckily happened to be passing, from the jaws of a cat.

21/04/2010 Little duckling rescued from sad fate

We know that Spring has finally arrived when we see the familiar sight of mother duck and her line of ducklings intent on their way. Sadly for the little duckling rescued, he hadn't a place in line.

21/04/2010 Victim of a road traffic accident

Very weak, distressed and obviously suffering severe pain following a road traffic accident.

21/04/2010 Please do your research before obtaining an exotic pet

A cute little terrapin that sits neatly into the palm of your hand is often an attractive option for an interesting pet, especially to children. What you might not realise is that the little creature will grow at least 8 inches in diameter, they can be ag

21/04/2010 Coot rescued from The Lough in Cork City

A coot in The Lough in Cork City was being attacked by other birds and being worried by dogs. The bird was obviously sick and suffering and had difficulty in fleeing to safety.

13/04/2010 Mission of Mercy in Cork for the cat with 9 lives!

25/03/2010 Distressing case of cruelty to animals in Longford Town

ISPCA Inspector Elaine Reynolds discovered twenty seven cats and two dogs in varying degrees of neglect in the squalor of a house.

05/03/2010 White German Shepherd Rescued from Deplorable Conditions

A confidential report to the ISPCA Animal Cruelty Helpline resulted in months of misery ending for a white German Shepherd

10/02/2010 Injured Swan Successfully Released

28/01/2010 Dog rescued from Arklow marsh

A tricolour terrier type dog which had been stranded for at least three days on marshes beside the Avoca River in Arklow, Co. Wicklow

03/12/2009 The Festive Abandonment Begins!

Clearing out the old dog to make room for the new adorable puppy! Most people think that the deluge of abandoned puppies comes the few weeks after Christmas, but animal welfare organisations across Ireland are finding the run up to the festive period just

16/11/2009 Mullingar man convicted of cruelty to a horse –November 2009

22/10/2009 Kildare man convicted of cruelty to Greyhounds

Kildare Man sentenced to two 3 month terms of detention for cruelty to two dogs.

14/08/2009 Nine Dogs Removed from Property in Ballinalee

07/07/2009 Neglected Pony

Rehabilitated pony finds a loving home

15/05/2009 Laois Dog Found in Terrible Condition

Owner Sought for Dog Found in Terrible Condition

11/05/2009 Shocking Neglect

Shocking Neglect of Three Dogs

12/03/2009 Man Sentenced to Four Month Suspended Sentence for Cruel Animal Fighting

Man Sentenced to Four Month Suspended Sentence for Cruel Animal Fighting