Image source: Garda Síochána Western Region
Animal cruelty investigations are underway following the discovery of a donkey in a distressed state in a field on the Longford/Cavan border, according to An Garda Síochána.
Gardaí were alerted to a donkey who had been abandoned in a field at Tullygullion, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan, last Tuesday evening (February 2).
In a statement on the matter, Gardaí based in the western division said: “When rescued, the animal was unable to walk on its hooves because they had grown so long and were curling up.
The donkey was left in this field without the permission of the landowner, and enquiries are continuing in an effort to establish ownership of the donkey.
Gardaí in Granard investigation animal cruelty case after donkey discovered in distressed state
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of animal cruelty after a donkey was discovered in a distressed state in a field in on the Longford/Cavan border.
On the evening of February 2, 2021 Gardaí were alerted to a donkey who had been abandoned in a field at Tullygullion, Kilcogy, Co Cavan.
When rescued, the animal was unable to walk on its hooves because they had grown so long and were curling up.
The donkey was left in this field without the permission of the landowner, and enquiries are continuing in an effort to establish ownership of the donkey.