Posted on 12/13/2011 2:35:55 PM PST by Altariel
AN emaciated dog was bound in chains and left to die in subzero temperatures.
Dublin SPCA inspectors said they are constantly dumbfounded by the appalling acts of cruelty carried out on animals.
Inspector Liam Kinsella was called to an area near the Bluebell flats off Davitt Road in Dublin where he found a terrified, shivering female dog.
The Doberman is estimated to be aged between one and two years old.
The dog was desperately malnourished and dehydrated and had severe pressure sores where the rope and chain were sawing through her skin.
She had no body fat meaning her bones were exposed to the cruel restraints.
"She was chained to a pillar with the chain going around her back legs," Inspector Kinsella said. "There was also a harness tied around her waist with a rope tied to a concrete pillar and the chains wrapped around her hind legs and looped back up through her collar.
"I am satisfied that this was a deliberate act of cruelty.
Rescued
"This animal could not have done the injuries to herself in an attempt to break free," he added.
The dog has now been rescued by DSPCA and the staff have named her Mistletoe. She is receiving veterinary care and treatment.
Shelter staff are caring for her and will be working on care to aid her recovery throughout the Christmas period.
"It's heartbreaking to see this beautiful, living, loyal creature being dumped like a piece of household rubbish," said Dublin SPCA Miriam Kerins spokesperson. "There is no excuse for this type of cruelty and abandonment."
Last year the charity rescued more than 4,400 animals and expects to rehome many more next year.
Ireland's oldest and largest animal welfare charity has urged pet owners not to abandon animals. DSPCA officers have appealed to anyone who has information about the act of cruelty to contact them, in confidence, on 01 499 4700 or call the gardai.
The Dublin SPCA is a non-Government funded charity and depends heavily on public donations, particularly at this time of year.
Some days I just hate humans. Ping
You are quick on the draw today! I was about to ping you.
Hopefully Mistletoe will recover and will be adopted by a good owner.
The only times my dogs even wear a harness is when I take them with me somewhere. I don’t like collars anyway.
The type of people who would attempt to starve a dog to death would almost certainly harm fellow humans.
Dobies have such short hair.... I am so glad this dog was able to survive while rescue workers got to it. Hope he/she finds a new home with GREAT masters.
I have already told one of my neighbor friends that if I should get killed, die, or am incarcerated, to please come get my girl Lucy and take care of her. Of course I know he will, he is her uncle Tony, the one of a few persons she likes. Of course I have the same liability for his June Bug and Buster.
Ten to one it was mooslime yuts.
The more people I meet, the more I love my dogs.
Some days I just hate humans.
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yes.
They are beauts! How old?
So happy that she was rescued. May she live a long and happy life with people who love her always.
Some days I REALLY hate people. Suddenly, I feel the need to hug my fuzzies, both canine and feline.
He’s about 4 years old now.
My neighbor has asked me to take his dog should he die.
More neighbors and friends should do this. relatives don’t always have the means to do so. I have a son that lives close but he has a dog that Lucy does not get along with., Lucy, June Bug and Buster are like the three Muskateers when they get together, I know she would be happy there and well cared for.
They deserve it.
They’ve got your back
I really do miss my J R Digger. No one understands untill they have owned one. Mine got killed defending two kids and his girl Lucy last year from two pitbulls, I got to go now as it really is tuff to think about.
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