An ISPCA inspector discovered three dogs at the woman's property, but one of them was already deceased

The horse was seized and transported to a veterinary hospital, where the examining vet found that it was extremely emaciated with no fat evident anywhere

Caroline Faherty said that getting the right message out into the public domain is key in of proper dog animal welfare.

Inspectors from the ISPCA rescued the 7-year-old horse called Dash at the Ballinasloe Fair in October.

ISPCA chair, Dr Pete Wedderburn, said people should ask candidates where they stand on animal welfare when they come to their door.

There were 50 adult dogs and 22 puppies present of various breeds including cocker spaniels, poodles, bichons, cavaliers, Burmese mountain dogs, Newfoundlands, collies, Jack Russells and cross breeds.

James O’Reilly (46) of Parc na Craobhai, Gorey, Co Wexford pleaded guilty to two offences contrary to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.

The ISPCA said they are strongly opposed to Irish hares being captured from their natural habitat, handled, transported, and kept in captivity until they are released to be chased by dogs, muzzled or not, before being returned to the wild if they survive

Judge Philip O’Leary also ordered the forfeiture of seized dogs to the ISPCA and imposed a €250 fine

On Tuesday, a recently rescued mare gave birth to a healthy filly foal in ISPCA care. 

The post-pandemic surge in cases has placed a significant financial burden and demand for space on the charity. More innocent animals are being abandoned, abused or neglected than ever before.

Carlow District Court heard the man paid a stranger to cut the ears off his two American Bullies

The ISPCA is looking for a home for over 250 dogs

The dogs included Lurchers, Salukis, Belgian Malinois, a Greyhound, a German Shepherd, and a Chihuahua.

Some 72,000 Ukrainian refugees are expected in the country by the end of the year.

At a previous sitting, the 74-year-old entered guilty pleas for 16 of the 30 charges he faced