North Cork man banned from ever owning dogs
Picture shows one of the dogs happy and healthy after being re-homed A North Cork man has been banned from ever owning dogs again after he was convicted of animal cruelty Judge Brian Sheridan imposed a three month suspended sentence on 80 year old Andrew Doherty of Rowels in Meelin. The case resulted from a visit made to his property by an ISPCA inspector in February of this year where 4 Collie dogs were found dead and another 4 were found in an emaciated condition tied to chains in sheds. ISPCA Chief Inspector Conor Dowling told Cork's RedFM that tough punishment for such cruelty is nesscessary Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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