Animal welfare charity sees cases of abuse double

The numbers of injured and frightened animals being treated by an animal welfare group over the Halloween period has more than doubled.

Animal welfare charity sees cases of abuse double

The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has said over the past three weeks they have been dealing with up to six animals per day which have been injured, killed, or severely frightened by illegal fireworks and bonfires.

Halloween celebrations culminate tonight with hundreds of bonfires, fireworks, and trick or treating.

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