This is too sad..
Animals across the country are becoming victims of cruelty because of the cost-of-living crisis in Ireland.
According to the ISPCA, many animals are being cast aside and forgotten about.
They may be left without food and water without any compassion at all.
Mom and daughter doggies, Sophie and Anna, are two such pets.
ISPCA Animal Welfare Inspector Alice, found them both living in terrible conditions with no food, no water and both clearly very malnourished.
They were so thin their bones were visible.
Alice didn’t hesitate to seize them from their owners because she felt that she was most likely saving their lives.
Alice said Anna was so thirsty that she drank water without stopping for two whole minutes.
She also had gum disease and a parasite infection which must have been very painful.
For three months the dogs received the food, nutrition and love they’d been deprived of.
Both also received the practical things a pet needs before going to a loving new home, including vaccinations, micro-chipping, and neutering.
Thankfully, an incredible animal lover took both dogs home, keeping mum and daughter together.
Anna and Sophie are unrecognisable from the dogs that were first brought to the rescue centre and now they can thrive and enjoy a good life in their new home.
The previous owner of Anna and Sophie was brought to court and rightly served a hefty fine. He will also get jail time if he ever treats an animal in the same way again.
This justice and all the rescues are made possible because of the compassionate and kind team at the ISPCA and all its supporters.
You can visit their website and donate to the cause.
