Under fire dogs’ home says it has nothing to hide

An embattled dogs’ home at the centre of serious animal welfare allegations has defended its operation and said it has nothing to hide.

The Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA) claimed it is the victim of a “vendetta” and said it has been given a clean bill of health by government veterinary inspectors, and by City Hall, which pays it up to €70,000 a year.

Cork City Council pays the CSPCA to provide the city with a dog warden service. It also pays €8.50 per dog per night for the first five nights of a dog’s stay at its Mahon facility.