Man jailed for three months for 'excessive cruelty' to 13 dogs in his care 

Vasyl Fedoryn at Mallow District Court on Tuesday. He has also been disqualified from owning animals for 15 years. Picture: Larry Cummins

A man who committed “excessive cruelty” at a Cork puppy farm which left emaciated dogs so disfigured they could only walk on their knees was jailed, and ordered to pay almost €20,000.

“Horrifying" conditions had been found at Vasyl Fedoryn's home in Ballypierce, Charleville, Cork.