Children ‘laughed’ after setting two dogs on kitten

Gardaí have urged people to contact them immediately after claims that children set dogs on a kitten and tore it to pieces.

The sickening incident on Cork City’s northside is the latest in a series of horrific animal cruelty cases in recent months. It emerged amid reports cats are also being used to bait dogs.

Supt Con Cadogan said if such incidents are brought to Garda attention, they will be pursued.