Huge concern as more animals abandoned and abused since pandemic ended

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They said the surge which began following the Covd-19 pandemic is placing a significant financial burden and demand on the organisation.

More animals are being abandoned, abused, or neglected since the pandemic ended, a welfare charity revealed.

Four of their centres in Donegal, Longford, Mallow, and Wicklow have reached maximum occupancy levels. He also revealed how one ISPCA inspector visited a property where 116 dogs were found in a small room in cages. The pooches had no light, no exercise, and had no food. But the charity has vowed they are still committed to helping every animal that is in need and stressed they have not turned any away.Dr Pete Wedderburn, who is a veterinary surgeon and ISPCA trustee, explained how bad the situation had become.

While ISPCA CEO Dr Sullivan described it as a “crisis” and said a “significant slowdown” in rehoming healthy dogs was causing a problem."The ISPCA has witnessed an unprecedented number of animals rescued from cruel situations.

 

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