ISPCA urges dog owners to be vigilant as lambing season arrives
The ISPCA said dog owners should ensure their dogs are secured at night. Pets should not be allowed to roam the countryside, where they can inflict horrific injuries and suffering on lambs and ewes.
“We do not want to see any lambs or ewes distressed, injured or killed by dogs this spring,” said ISPCA chief executive Dr Andrew Kelly. “Nor do we want to see any dogs destroyed as a result. Losses to sheep farmers can be significant and distressing. We’d like to remind all dog owners to keep their dogs under control around sheep and other livestock, particularly at this time of year when lambs are being born and are very vulnerable.”
