Sharp increase in animal cruelty cases in Limerick
DOZENS of complaints about animal welfare cases in Limerick have been made to The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA).
The organisation has received a high numbers of complaints in regards to animal welfare. In Limerick, 43 calls have been made to the ISPCA between January and May 2023.
If this continues, they expect to log a total of 123 calls in Limerick alone by the end of the year.
After a sharp increase in animal cruelty and the abandonment of pets, the organisation has called for the urgent assistance of the Irish public as funds are needed to take care of the animals.
CEO of the ISPCA, Dr Cyril Sullivan, said: “We want to thank all those who contributed so far, it has made a big difference. The Irish public has donated over €100,000 so far in a true display of their care for animals. However, every animal matters and we still have a need to raise as much again to meet this crisis.
“I know it is difficult and I know many people who want to contribute just haven’t gotten around to it. But the need is urgent.”
He added: “So many have already contributed, if you care and want to help, the time to do it is now, please join with the thousands of people who are responding with generosity. We can do this; we can overcome this crisis and change the lives of these animals. To do that we need that support now.”
According to the organisation, the post-pandemic surge in cases has placed a significant financial burden and demand for space on the charity.
The ISPCA said that they remain committed to helping every animal in need and have not turned away any distressed or neglected animal needing rescue.
To accommodate the growing number of animals rescued, the ISPCA’s facilities are at full capacity and they have been forced to install temporary facilities and utilise private kennels, leading to substantial, unforeseen costs.
For further information, visit www.ispca.ie/donate