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Dublin man handed lifetime ban after 'depraved' abuse of pet husky
DSPCA
Finalising the case at Dublin District Court, Judge Anthony Halpin described the treatment meted out to the animal as being "at the high end of brutality."
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'Extremely barbaric' - Appeal issued after horse dismembered and dumped in Dublin
DSPCA
The DSPCA said that it "is one of the most distressing and upsetting calls our inspectors have had to deal with"
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Dog kept in small cage 'was spinning in circles' and had 12-inch 'dreads' as owner fined
DSPCA
Rosemary Costello, of Glenties Park, Finglas, avoided jail
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Animal charity hits out at 'new low' as woman pushed into canal while rescuing rabbit in Dublin
Dublin
The DSPCA has hit out at a "new low" after a rabbit - along with a woman who tried to rescue it - were dumped into a Dublin canal
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Cockapoos and Golden Retrievers lead dramatic 120% spike in teenage dogs being surrendered to DSPCA
DSPCA
Overall, the charity has seen a 30% increase in the number of dogs being surrendered, with most of these being aged six to 24 months old.
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DSPCA launches 'Know Your Pet' DNA testing kit for dogs
DSPCA
The simple test will identify the mix of breeds present in your dog's DNA, allowing you to better understand and tailor your care according to their needs and behaviours
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DSPCA appeals for adopters as 1,000 cats will need new homes this autumn
DSPCA
The charity highlights the fact that neutering one actively breeding male and one female cat can prevent more than 2,000 unwanted kitten births in four years
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Mayhem on Dublin's M50 motorway as gardai bring traffic to a standstill for miracle kitten rescue
M50
With the help of the DSPCA and gardai the kitten was saved from sure death when motorists jammed on their car breaks.
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Revenue officers save dog being transported 'in plastic container' following vehicle x-ray at Dublin Port
Revenue
The dog was handed over to the animal welfare charity who are treating him
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'Exhausted and starving' elderly dog was asleep for two days following DSPCA rescue
DSPCA
Gandalf is now on the mend and looking for a "loving forever home"
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Record number of pets being surrendered as cost of living crisis bites
Dogs
Animal rescue charities are under immense pressure.
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Dog missing for two years reunited with family as other families receive microchip advice
Dogs
Baya, a pug, was found over the weekend by a woman who brought her to the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (DSPCA)
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Dog had ears cut off to 'appear more fierce'
DSPCA
Stuart Hill was fined €3,000 at Dublin District Court
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Lifetime pet ban for Irish cat owner in 'worst' animal neglect case judge has seen
DSPCA
Judge Anthony Halpin described it as the worst animal neglect case he had seen
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Huge increase in pet rabbits being given up as owners say they 'lost interest' in them
DSPCA
More than three times the usual amount of rabbits have been handed into the Dublin Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals this year
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Anger as horse dumped in field and 'left to die' in Dublin
Horses
Warning: This story contains graphic images
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Meet the 14 dogs 'on death row' in Irish foster home with time running out to save them
Dogs
They are all in a pound, and are set to be put down if they don't find a foster or forever home by the weekend
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Decapitated cat found in Dublin just days after headless dog was discovered
DSPCA
Earlier this week, a decapitated bull terrier was found in a bin shed
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Decapitated dog found in bin shed in South Dublin as gardai probe 'gruesome' discovery
DSPCA
The poor animal was found on Monday and is believed to have been brought to the shed in a vehicle and dumped there
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DSPCA issue warning to children who are asking Santa for puppies this Christmas
Irish News
"The simple advice is animals get travel sickness, so they don’t travel very well on the sleigh"
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Public horrified after 38 dogs and puppies found in cages in Dublin apartment
DSPCA
Other animals recovered from the premises included cats, parrots, tarantulas, a snake, a scorpion and a millipede
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DSPCA warns of telltale signs of 'black market' breeding ahead of Christmas surge in puppy sales
An Garda Siochana
The DSCPA is of the belief that "you should not buy a dog online at all - or any animal for that matter"
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DSPCA hail quick thinking fisherman after rescuing puppy who was thrown into river in black sack
Dogs
'River' was just 10 weeks old when chucked into the water
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Public left horrified as DSPCA find blind dog curled up on side of the road with infected skin
DSPCA
It is unknown how long the animal was left to fend for itself, but the effects of its abandonment were apparent
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