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A woman has been handed a suspended jail sentence for what a judge described as “appalling” neglect of a dog who was humanely euthanised on veterinary advice due to the severity of its condition.
READ MORE: Pilot collapsed minutes into flight from Dublin Airport, while plane also suffered bird strike during emergency landing As well as the damage to his right eye, it was found that the dog was blind in his left eye. He was also suffering with a chronic infection in both ears. Due to the severity of its condition and the degree of suffering it was enduring, the dog was humanely euthanised, on veterinary advice.
In ruling, Judge Power said that he did not believe that Ms Dunne had consulted with a vet and described the neglect as “appalling”. He convicted the defendant, imposed a three-month term of imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and fined her €500. The Judge also disqualified Ms Dunne from having a dog for life.
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