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Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Decapitated dog found in bin shed in South Dublin as gardai probe 'gruesome' discovery

Gardai have launched an investigation into a "gruesome" discovery of a decapitated dog in a bin shed in South Dublin.

On Monday afternoon, the DSPCA received a call from a member of the public alerting them to the body of a dog that had been dumped in the shed beside some apartments.

Upon inspection, they discovered that it had been decapitated.

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The large tan male un-neutered bull terrier type was removed to the DSPCA Shelter in Rathfarnham and were examined by DSPCA Veterinary team.

The DSPCA, together with the Gardai at Clondalkin have launched a full investigation after this gruesome discovery.

A DPSCA spokesperson said: "Upon examination, a microchip was found and this will assist the investigation. A cause of death has not yet been identified but we believe the animal had been dead for no more than 2 days.

"We know that the animal was not killed or decapitated at the place it was found and there is evidence that it was brought there in a vehicle and dragged a short distance to where it was dumped.

"We really need to find out what happened to this poor animal. It is a disgraceful way to treat any animal and the fact that its head is missing is even more disturbing"

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