ISPCA Inspector disturbed after rescue of puppies and dogs in Laois

Gardaí and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued three puppies and two dogs from a property in Laois last week. 

In a coordinated and compassionate effort following numerous failed attempts to gain access to a property,  the ISPCA along with the support of local Gardai, rescued five severely neglected Cavachon dogs from a home in Portlaoise.

The rescue took place following concerns made to the ISPCA’s National Animal Cruelty Helpline from a concerned member of the public, about the welfare of dogs on the premises.

ISPCA Inspector Jimmy McCormack said: “It was a sad state of neglect. One of the dogs was so terrified that it took some time to catch him. He could hardly move due to the condition of his badly matted coat, and it was one the worst cases of neglect I have seen for a while.

His skin was irritated from the weight of this coat pulling on his skin. The living conditions were very grim, with rubbish strewn everywhere and the long-term neglect of this situation, is something that will disturb me for long time”.

The ISPCA said all the dogs are settling in well in care and following a badly needed groom, which required sedation to prevent further suffering, and following extensive rehabilitation, the animal care team is hopeful that the dogs will be available for adoption in the coming months.

“We’re asking the public for help, whether it’s fostering or adopting an animal in ISPCA or making a life-saving donation here: https://ispca.ie/donations/ to support the animals in our care. Every cent will count no matter how small or big, as we continue our animal care and rehabilitation work to give these dogs the second chance they deserve,” the  IPSCA said. 

ISPCA Inspectors investigate allegations of animal cruelty made to their National Animal Cruelty Helpline on 0818 515 515, and  take the most appropriate action to protect the animals involved, whilst working within the scope of the Animal Health and Welfare Act (AHWA) 2013. 

In a coordinated and compassionate effort, after numerous failed attempts to gain access to a property last week, the ISPCA along with support from local Gardai, rescued five severely neglected Cavachon dogs from a home in Portlaoise.

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They asked members of the public to please continue to report any suspicions of animal neglect or abuse in confidence here: https://ispca.ie/report-cruelty/ or by emailing helpline@ispca.ie

The ISPCA said investigations into the rescue in Portlaoise are continuing.