Vet and dog pound owner and staff sent for trial on animal cruelty charges

A vet, the pound owner, manager, and three other staff members were charged earlier and appeared at Dublin District Court on Friday. Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos

Six people, including a vet and the owner of Ashton pound in Dublin, have been sent forward for trial accused of animal cruelty offences.

The shelter at River Road, Castleknock, had operated a dog warden service for the greater Dublin area. However, an animal welfare investigation commenced into the treatment and deaths of dogs last year.