An animal rights campaigner has appealed to Gardai to be more vigilant around pet theft in local communities.
Lisa O'Connor set up Missing Stolen Animals Ireland in response to the worrying trend of animal thefts over lockdown. The group quickly gained traction on Facebook and has 11,000 members to date.
Although pet theft has lessened since the end of the pandemic, Lisa explained that more measures need to be in place to protect animals from being ripped from their homes. The group has been invited to the Dail next month to air their concerns on animal welfare, alongside the charity My Lovely Horse Rescue.
