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Donegal gardaí seize 14 dogs found in 'shocking conditions'

Donegal gardaí seize 14 dogs found in 'shocking conditions'

Gardaí said the dogs were being kept in shocking conditions, confined to rusted crates and living in their own filth.

Wicklow woman (22) disqualified from keeping animals for 30 years

Wicklow woman (22) disqualified from keeping animals for 30 years

Arklow District Court heard evidence from ISPCA chief inspector Conor Dowling, who called to the defendant’s home in response to a report received from a concerned member of the public.

'Pure neglect': Carlow woman receives lifetime ban from owning dogs

'Pure neglect': Carlow woman receives lifetime ban from owning dogs

An ISPCA inspector discovered three dogs at the woman's property, but one of them was already deceased

Kildare couple jailed for five months over cruelty to horse

Kildare couple jailed for five months over cruelty to horse

Starving ex-racehorse found covered in sores and tied to fence at fair

Starving ex-racehorse found covered in sores and tied to fence at fair

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Emaciated ex-racehorse left tied to a fence at horse fair

Emaciated ex-racehorse left tied to a fence at horse fair

Election 2024: ISPCA calls for people to 'make their voices count' for animal welfare

Election 2024: ISPCA calls for people to 'make their voices count' for animal welfare

Couple who operated Cork puppy farm facing fines and costs of more than €20,000

Couple who operated Cork puppy farm facing fines and costs of more than €20,000

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

There were 50 adult dogs and 22 puppies present of various breeds including cocker spaniels, poodles, bichons, cavaliers, Burmese mountain dogs, Newfoundlands, collies, Jack Russells and cross breeds.

Wexford man convicted of cruelty to a pony an ordered to pay fines of €8k

Wexford man convicted of cruelty to a pony an ordered to pay fines of €8k

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

James O’Reilly (46) of Parc na Craobhai, Gorey, Co Wexford pleaded guilty to two offences contrary to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.

ISPCA calls on Government to stop issuing hare coursing licences

ISPCA calls on Government to stop issuing hare coursing licences

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

The ISPCA said they are strongly opposed to Irish hares being captured from their natural habitat, handled, transported, and kept in captivity until they are released to be chased by dogs, muzzled or not, before being returned to the wild if they survive

Cork woman banned from owning animals for life

Cork woman banned from owning animals for life

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Judge Philip O’Leary also ordered the forfeiture of seized dogs to the ISPCA and imposed a €250 fine

ISPCA issues nationwide fostering appeal for 24 rescued ponies, donkeys and horses

ISPCA issues nationwide fostering appeal for 24 rescued ponies, donkeys and horses

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

On Tuesday, a recently rescued mare gave birth to a healthy filly foal in ISPCA care.

Puppies dumped locally found terrified and starving

Puppies dumped locally found terrified and starving

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Five puppies, dumped sporadically along a local roadside, were found terrified and starving, it has been revealed.

Huge increase in number of pets rehomed in County Roscommon

Huge increase in number of pets rehomed in County Roscommon

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

People are being urged to “stop and think” this Christmas before buying a puppy

Huge increase in number of pets rehomed in County Roscommon

Huge increase in number of pets rehomed in County Roscommon

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

People are being urged to “stop and think” this Christmas before buying a puppy