Six dogs kept in small crate 'completely unacceptable', says ISPCA

The ISPCA has rescued nine dogs who were being kept in extremely cramped conditions in a house in Limerick.

The ISPCA have rescued nine dogs who were being kept in extremely cramped conditions in a house in Limerick.

They say six dogs were being kept in a crate beside the radiator in the living room of the house - while a further three puppies were found upstairs.

The owners were not present at the time, so ISPCA inspectors Lisa O’Donovan returned that evening to speak with the owners.

After a discussion, the dogs were surrendered to the ISPCA and were transferred to the ISPCA Equine Rescue Centre in Mallow, Co Cork for immediate veterinary assessment.

They are now undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.

The organisation says it will be appealing for new homes for the dogs when they have fully recovered.

ISPCA Inspector David Walsh said: "The conditions these dogs were kept in were completely unacceptable.

"Not only would the dogs have been extremely stressed and uncomfortable sharing such a small crate, but they also had no access to food or water.

"A file is being prepared in relation to this matter."