Donegal farmer banned from keeping animals following “horrendous” and “disturbing” animal cruelty convictions
The man had a previous conviction for cruelty to horses and donkeys on his property. Warning: Readers may find the content of this article upsetting. A Donegal farmer has been jailed for four months with the sentences suspended for 12 months and banned for ten years from keeping animals following a number of animal cruelty […]
3 years ago
Kurt Zouma charged with three animal welfare offences
The Frenchman has been charged with three offences. West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma has been charged with three offences under the UK Animal Welfare Act after allegedly harming his cat. In February, a video of Zouma, 27, kicking and slapping his pet cat emerged online. It was filmed by his brother, Yoan, who has also […]
4 years ago
Shock as dead dolphin vandalised with graffiti on Dublin beach
“Who in their right mind would have it in them to do something like that?” Warning: some readers may find the content of this story upsetting. A Dublin based photographer was left in shock following the discovery of a dead dolphin that had been vandalised with graffiti on Monday night (16 May). The Instagram account […]
4 years ago
Wicklow man fined for cruelty to dogs which led to one being euthanized to “prevent further suffering”
Some readers may find the content of this story disturbing. A Wicklow man has pleaded guilty to offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (AHWA) 2013 which led to one dog being euthanized “to prevent further suffering”. Norman Valentine with an address at Kilbaylet Upper, Donard, Wicklow appeared in Carlow District Court last Thursday […]
4 years ago
ISPCA rescue three dogs living amongst raw meat in Tipperary
Absolutely shocking conditions. Three dogs have been rescued by the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after they were found to be kept in “deplorable conditions” in Tipperary. Animal welfare inspectors and Gardaí attended the scene in Cahir this week where they searched a property before making the harrowing discovery. A spokesperson for […]
4 years ago
Three donkeys in “severe state of neglect” saved by ISPCA
The donkeys are set to be rehomed by the animal charity. Warning: Some readers may find images contained in this article upsetting. The ISPCA has re-emphasised the importance of caring for donkeys following the rescue of three animals in an abandoned field. Felix, Fia and Faye were found in a field near Enniscrone along the […]
4 years ago