ISPCA close to tracking owners of abused greyhound

ANIMAL welfare officers treating a dumped greyhound which had its ears hacked off claim they are edging closer to tracing its owner.

Results of DNA samples taken from the greyhound, named Aoife by its rescuers, will be returned to the ISPCA in Waterford within three weeks.

The horrific find was made in Tramore, Waterford, almost two weeks ago.

Welfare officer Andrew Quinn is hopeful that the results of the samples will give clues as to the owner of the dog.

Aoife is believed to have been deliberately mutilated and dumped after she probably failed to live up to racing expectations. Despite the extent of the mutilation, she is recovering well.

“Its confidence levels are building up again and while there is a long road to recovery we are happy with progress,” Mr Quinn said.

It is still too early to determine if Aoife’s hearing can be restored, but as the infection heals, he is confident of some improvement.

Meanwhile, anyone wishing to support the work of the ISPCA in Waterford can attend or donate good quality items for an auction, which takes place at the Tower Hotel on Wednesday, April 26 at 8pm.

Items for the auction can be dropped into the ISPCA office at Summerland Square, Yellow Road, Waterford, or people can ring [phone] to arrange collection.