ISPCA investigate after ‘shocking’ dumping of German Shepherd’s body in drain near Burnfoot

PLEASE NOTE: The following pictures are graphic and may cause upsetThe ISPCA is investigating after the ‘shocking’ dumping of a female German Shepherd dog’s body in a drain near Burnfoot.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jan 2021, 12:58 BST

The ISPCA is investigating after the ‘shocking’ dumping of a female German Shepherd dog’s body in a drain near Burnfoot.

The ISPCA recently received a call from a member of the public about a deceased German shepherd dog near Ballinahone, Burnfoot, Co. Donegal.

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Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley responded and was confronted by the ‘gruesome sight’ of the body of the female dog wrapped in a plastic shower curtain and dumped in a drain.

The body of the German Shepherd dog. Photo: ISPCAThe body of the German Shepherd dog. Photo: ISPCA
The body of the German Shepherd dog. Photo: ISPCA

Inspector McGinley said: “It was shocking and irresponsible to discover an animal discarded in this manner, clearly showing no respect for either the dog or the environment”.

Kevin added: “I scanned the deceased dog for a microchip and although microchipping is a legal requirement, there was no chip present, making it difficult to locate an owner. Investigations are continuing and we are appealing to the public to get in touch in confidence with any information to assist us with our inquiries”.

If you have any information or suspect animal cruelty, abuse or neglect to an animal, please contact the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline, in confidence on 1890 515 515, report online at www.ispca.ie or email [email protected].