Starving Dog Found Chained in Cork City After Being Stolen from Shelter
A black and white lurcher was found chained in Cork, missing for two weeks after being stolen from an animal shelter
Cork, Ireland, Animal Shelter, Dog Theft
Cork: A dog was found chained on wasteland. It had been missing for two weeks. The black and white lurcher was stolen from an animal shelter.
Gardaí discovered the dog during a search. It was near housing, without food or water. The poor pup’s ribs were visible under its skin.
Now, the dog is safe and getting care. Gardaí say it’s receiving food, water, and belly rubs. They are investigating the theft from the shelter.
On social media, Gardaí shared the news. They explained the dog was distressed and abandoned. They also mentioned the dog had been missing for two weeks.
Last year, another dog was found chained with puppies in West Cork. It was rescued by the West Cork Animal Welfare Group.
In October, a woman in Ballincollig got her Maltese-Yorkshire Terrier back. The dog was snatched from her car but found in an abandoned building.
This year, a man in Portugal discovered his husky was smuggled from Ireland. He started an international search for the original owners.