THE Irish Society for
the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has
welcomed a six month jail sentence for a Lisfannon
farmer who abandoned a horse that was found dying in
a quarry.
Joseph Glackin of Lisfannon, Fahan, was found
guilty of the offence last week and was also banned
for life from keeping animals.
ISPCA Inspector for Donegal, Kevin McGinley told
InishowenNews.com:
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this
case and believe that the sentence imposed serves to
highlight how serious an offence animal cruelty is
considered in this day and age."
The conviction relates to a complaint made to the
ISPCA National Animal Helpline by a concerned member
of the public on June 21st, last year. Local Gardai
proceeded to the scene, a quarry in Burnfoot, where
they discovered a grey mare in an emaciated
condition with no access to food or water and with
lice crawling on her coat.
The animal was in such a serious condition, Gardai
and the ISPCA immediately called on the assistance
of the Irish Horse Welfare Trust to have the animal
removed to a place of safety. The mare’s condition
has continued to improve since being taken into care
more than a year ago.
The organisation yesterday appealed for help in
eradicating the ill-treatment of animals.
If you suspect that a creature is being subjected to
cruelty, please contact the ISPCA Animal Cruelty
Helpline on 1890 515 515 or visit their website for
more information on
www.ispca.ie . |
