The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has seized three dogs being kept in ‘deplorable conditions’ in Tipperary.
Animal Welfare inspectors were assisted by Gardai from the Community Policing Unit in Cahir in their search of the property.
A spokesperson for the ISPCA confirmed that the property was “strewn with raw meat and other rubbish” and the windows were boarded up.
Two dogs were being kept in complete darkness indoors while a third was loose outside the property.
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There was no water on the premises for the dogs, so they are now receiving medical evaluations by vets.
A statement released today said: “ISPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors, assisted by Gardai from the Community Policing Unit in Cahir, seized three dogs from a property in Tipperary, where they were found to be living in deplorable conditions.”
Inspector Alice Lacey then explained: “The living conditions inside the property were filthy with raw meat strewn everywhere amongst other rubbish.
“Two dogs were discovered inside the property where the windows were barricaded with wooden pallets, keeping the dogs in complete darkness.
“The other dog was loose outside and there was no water available for any of the dogs”.
All three dogs are now safe in ISPCA care where they are currently being assessed by a veterinary practitioner.
No further information is available at this time pending an investigation.
The ISPCA encourages members of the public to report any animal welfare concerns to the ISPCA’s National Animal Cruelty Helpline in confidence on 0818 515 515, email helpline@ispca.ie or report online here.
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