{"id":536231,"date":"2026-07-06T19:27:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/536231\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:27:20","slug":"nspca-appeal-over-most-distressing-case-of-burnt-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/536231\/","title":{"rendered":"NSPCA appeal over ‘most distressing’ case of burnt dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NSPCA has appealed to the public to assist in what it described as “one of the most distressing cases” it has encountered of animal cruelty to a dog.<\/p>\n

Last Thursday, NSPCA Inspectors responded to reports of the remains of a dog that had been severely burnt in Ballymun.<\/p>\n

On arrival, inspectors immediately did everything possible to identify the animal, including scanning for a microchip.<\/p>\n

“Tragically, the remains were so badly damaged that identification was not possible. Inspectors also discovered what appeared to be a stick or pole lodged in the dog’s body.<\/p>\n

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\nThe remains of a burnt dog found by the NSPCA in Ballymun (Pic: NSPCA Facebook)<\/p>\n

“This is one of the most distressing cases our Inspectors have encountered. No animal should ever suffer or be treated in this way,” the NSPCA said.<\/p>\n

The NSPCA said it is actively investigating the incident. Garda\u00ed said they are also investigating.<\/p>\n

The NSPCA is appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything that could assist in its enquiries, “no matter how insignificant it may seem”, to email inspector@nspca.ie.<\/p>\n

“Your information could make all the difference,” it said. Adding: “All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.”<\/p>\n

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