The Latest Breaking News from ISPCA

Huge concern as more animals abandoned and abused since pandemic ended

The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launched an urgent emergency appeal today called “Stop the Pain” following a sharp rise in cruelty cases across Ireland.

Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

'Unprecedented' number of animal cruelty cases as ISPCA launches appeal amid 'national crisis'

"Never seen this level of problems with dogs - our team of inspectors are just struggling to deal with it"

Dublin Live · Jun 7, 2023

Huge black pig 'brought down' with tranquilliser after running riot on the roads of Donegal

The Animals In Need Charity, Wild Ireland, the ISPCA as well as local vets swung into action to rescue the roaming creature

Irish Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Angry dog owner wielding pitchfork tasered by Garda Armed Response Unit

Thomas Golden appeared before Judge Eoin Garavan at a sitting of Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court on a number of assault charges

Irish Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

Abandoned dog found tied outside house next to heartbreaking sign from its owner

An abandoned dog was found tied up outside a home in Stafford, Staffordshire, with no food or water and a note saying "My name is Woody I am looking for a family"

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Cruel Irish farmer banned from keeping animals for 10 years as images of horrific conditions emerge

A judge said Donegal farmer Leslie Stewart 'should not be near or in control of any living creature'

Irish Mirror · Sep 28, 2022

Dogs rescued from horrific puppy farm – with pets living in ‘complete darkness’

In one converted shed on the illegal farm expectant mothers and females with young pups were left in near complete darkness with puppies lying on cold bare surfaces in Ireland

Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

Dog among 56 found in faeces filed house of horror after being left without water

WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: Patrick and Michael O’Brien of Monaman, County Waterford pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after 56 dogs were found in "horrendous" conditions on their property

Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022

Dog so neglected he was mistaken for 'tiny piglet' saved from life of hell

Owner Michelle Conolly, from Co. Tipperary, Ireland, pleaded guilty to seven offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 at Nenagh District Court on May 12

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2022

Neglected dog finally finds forever home after being found with 'faeces-matted fur'

Little Milo, a Shih Tzu, was so poorly that rescue workers struggled to distinguish between his head and rear because of the state of his fur - he has since made a full recovery

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022