Hares are not as lucky as Freeway and Barney

I NEVER cease to be amazed at the contradictions in our treatments of animals.

We had a heartwarming scene the other day involving the rescue of a kitten from the M50 Motorway. Gardaí and DSPCA people acted with great skill and sensitivity to ensure that Freeway was conveyed to safety.

A few days before that, a homeless man jumped into the Liffey to save his pet rabbit, and Barney was similarly snatched from the jaws of death.