Gardai seize 38 dogs and other animals during search of two apartments

SOME 38 dogs and other animals were recovered from two apartments in Citywest as part of a multi-agency approach by Tallaght gardai, South Dublin County Council and the DSPCA.

According to a Garda statement issued this afternoon, Tallaght gardai with the assistance of the Dog Warden from South Dublin County Council and the DSPCA seized a variety of animals following searches of two apartments in Citywest on Wednesday, December 1.

The Garda statement said: “Over the course of the search gardai recovered 38 dogs/puppies and other animals which were being kept in inhumane living conditions.

“Other animals recovered from the premises included cats, parrots, tarantulas, a snake, a scorpion and a millipede.

Puppies seized during the search  (Image: An Garda Siochana)

“The animals were removed from the premises and have been taken by the DSPCA for veterinary treatment”.

A Garda spokesperson said that no arrests have been made at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.