'Cowardly' act as lurcher dog abandoned in Longford and left tied to gate

A member of the public discovered a young female lurcher dog tied to a gate, close to the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre in Kenagh, Co Longford, yesterday, Friday, March 8 at approximately 11.30am.

ISPCA Animal Welfare Supervisor, Emma Kealy said, “Not only is it an offence to abandon an animal, but to leave a dog tied to a gate and walk away is extremely irresponsible and very cowardly."

The dog was brought to a nearby veterinary practice. She has wounds and sores on her feet, is thin and in poor body condition. 

Following a veterinary assessment, she was admitted into ISPCA care.

"Although she was microchipped, the details were not registered, making it difficult to trace her owner," said Emma.

The ISPCA is appealing to anyone who has any information, to please contact their National Animal Centre on 043 33 25035 or email info@ispca.ie in confidence.

The dog, named Wendy by ISPCA staff, is settling in well, despite her ordeal.

Emma added: “Wendy is just the sweetest young lurcher and one of many in ISPCA care. Our Centre is full, with so many dogs in desperate need of loving new homes. Anyone who is not in a position to adopt a dog, could consider fostering or encouraging a family or friend to do so. We are always looking for volunteers who could give up some of their free time to help us walk some dogs in our care, which greatly helps towards their rehabilitation, before we go about finding them new homes."

Wendy will be available for adoption as soon as she has fully recovered. 

For more information, please visit  www.ispca.ie