Category: Horse Welfare
While most of us might enjoy the spooks and sweets to Halloween, for our pets and wildlife this time of year can be nothing less than frightful. The ISPCA reminds people as we approach Halloween to be aware of the dangers the holiday poses to their pets, and take extra measures if needed to safeguard […]
At Portlaoise District Court on Friday 16th February 2018, James Ryan of 54 St. Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise admitted failing to safeguard the welfare of an animal contrary to section 11 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act and two counts of obstructing an Authorised Officer. ISPCA Inspector Mary Claire Casement described to the court how […]
WARNING IMAGES ARE OF GRAPHIC NATURE AND MAY CAUSE UPSET Donkey rescued with horrific head injuries caused by a rope head-collar ISPCA Inspector Emma Carroll investigated a report made to the National Animal Cruelty Helpline in relation to a donkey with an embedded head collar in the South hill area of Limerick City recently. Upon […]
Leading animal welfare organisations call on the public to do their homework before getting pets via online websites In the run up to Christmas last year, 37% of people clicked on IPAAG advertisements looking for advice were searching the internet for “puppies for sale” As Christmas approaches and the demand for puppies’ increases, the Irish […]
The ISPCA is appealing for information after a malnourished horse was seized from waste ground off Killarney Road in Bray recently. ISPCA enquiries established that the animal, a roan cob gelding, was tethered in the same spot for a number of days and it had become entangled in the rope with which it was tied. […]
On 26th April 2017 in Mallow District Court, Cornelus Guiney with an address at Rockchapel, North Cork, pleaded guilty on two summons for causing unnecessary suffering to a mare caused by a rope embedded in her nose. The case related to a visit made by ISPCA Senior Inspector Lisa O’Donovan to the defendant’s property on […]
On 11th April 2017 in Bray District Court, Michael Connolly admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a horse on lands beside Tinakilly House, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. He was ordered to pay €1,000 in costs and a €2,000 donation to the ISPCA. The court heard that, on 23rd April 2015, ISPCA Chief Inspector Conor Dowling made a […]
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust recently announced the launch of its new website at www.ihwt.ie and we’re delighted to have sponsored the build of this new site! The website has been especially designed and delivered by Irish equestrian marketing agency Halcyon Days (our mother company 🙂 ) and sponsored by us at www.HorsePlay.ie Jenny Doran […]
ISPCA Inspector Elaine Reynolds investigated a report made to the National Animal Cruelty Helpline about a foal with an embedded head collar in Trim, Co. Meath recently. Upon arrival, Inspector Reynolds discovered that the foal’s head collar was severely embedded across its nose and the back of its head. The area was very infected and […]
Leslie Stewart of The Thorn, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal entered guilty pleas in relation to four charges under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations 2010 at Letterkenny District Court on 4th October 2016. Judge Paul Kelly said that he would consider a partial suspension of a custodial sentence if Mr Stewart entered into a […]