Dogs at Cork puppy farm were found 'cold, wet, and emaciated' by ISPCA inspector

An ISPCA animal welfare inspector first inspected the facility following an animal welfare call from a concerned member of the public to the ISPCA’s helpline. Picture: ISPCA

Emaciated dogs with coats matted with faeces and urine, including one which appeared “skeletal” when its cement-like coat was shaved off, were found at a Cork puppy farm.

57-year-old farmer William Sheehy and his wife Eleanor, 50, a part-time nurse, originally faced nine animal health and welfare charges each, including causing unnecessary suffering to animals. They pleaded guilty to six charges and three were withdrawn by the State.