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The puppies are being nursed back to health by ISPCA staff

Appeal after newborn pups found dumped in plastic bag

Three newborn puppies are being nursed back to health after they were found in a plastic bag hanging on a fence in Co Donegal earlier this week.

Ulster • 10 Jul 20

Simon Coveney said new legislation had been introduced to change structures within the greyhound industry

Tánaiste says 'wake-up call' given over greyhounds

The Dáil has been told the Government will secure prosecutions where it can after last night's RTÉ Investigates programme on the greyhound industry.

Politics • 27 Jun 19

One of the eight salamanders that were sent to Ireland in the post from Spain

Salamanders and natterjack toad found in the post

The ISPCA is calling for tougher regulations around the breeding, keeping and selling of exotic animals as pets after dealing with a number of incidents with exotic animals recently.

Ireland • 25 Jun 19

The snake was discovered by a farmer (Pic: ISPCA)

Appeal after Burmese python found in Wicklow Mountains

The ISPCA is appealing for information after a five-foot-long Burmese python was found abandoned in the Wicklow Mountains over the weekend.

Leinster • 28 May 19

Witnesses say the animal is the size of a Labrador dog, but with a very long tail

CSPCA investigates potential puma sightings in Cork

Unconfirmed puma sightings have been reported over the past two weeks in Fountainstown, Crosshaven and Togher in Co Cork.

Munster • 10 Sep 18

A cocker spaniel puppy was one of 23 rescued from the Roscommon operation

Puppies rescued from illegal dog breeder in Roscommon

More than 100 puppies and dogs are being cared for at animal centres in Longford and Donegal after they were rescued from an illegal dog breeder and a private home last week.

Animal Welfare • 08 Aug 18

The animals are being taken care of by the ISPCA (pic: ISPCA)

27 dogs found at Scottish port returned to Ireland

27 puppies and young dogs have been returned to Ireland after being discovered hidden in a van at Cairnryan ferry port in Scotland.

Ispca • 04 May 18

A motion was passed by Dublin City Council regarding circuses with wild animals

Councillors call for ban on wild animal circuses

Dublin city councillors have passed a motion to ban circuses that have wild animals from the council's land.

News • 26 Jul 16

One horse was found dead on the road by an ISPCA inspector

Appeal after two horses die after being shot

The ISPCA is appealing for information after two horses were found having been shot on the Cork/Limerick county border.

News • 21 Nov 14

A veterinary inspector with the Dept of Agriculture uncovered the abuse

Co Meath man sentenced over animal cruelty

A Co Meath man who is employed by nine local authorities to look after seized animals has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment today on charges of animal cruelty.

News • 19 Apr 12

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