Investigation launched after decapitated remains of cat found

THE DSPCA is calling on the public for assistance after the decapitated remains of a cat were discovered in the Ballyboden area on Thursday.

The body of the dead cat was found only days after the decapitated remains of a bull terrier dog were discovered in the Clondalkin area of South County Dublin.

At this time it is too early to say if the two incidents are related with investigations ongoing.

In a statement released through its Facebook page, the DSPCA said: “Yesterday afternoon, Thursday, March 31 a DSPCA Inspector was called to a green area in the Ballyboden area of South Dublin where a cat’s body had been dumped.

“The cat, a tabby and white female had been decapitated and the head was not found at the scene.

“This is the second case of a mutilated animal found in Dublin in less than a week.

“The DSPCA and Rathfarnham Gardai are investigating and are calling on the public who saw anything suspicious or who may have any CCTV footage in the area to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station or the DSPCA as soon as possible.”

When contacted by The Echo, a Garda spokesperson confirmed that an investigation is underway.

“Gardai are investigating a suspected incident of animal cruelty following the discovery of a dead cat in the Ballyboden Crescent area of Ballyboden, Dublin 16, on the morning of Thursday, 31st March, 2022”, the Garda spokesperson said.

“No arrests have been made at this stage of this ongoing investigation.”

As reported on Echo.ie earlier in the week, gardai are also conducting an investigation into the discovery of a bull terrier in a bin shed beside apartments in Clondalkin on Monday, March 28.

The dog’s remains were removed to the DSPCA Shelter in Rathfarnham and were examined by its veterinary team.

Anybody with information or who may have spotted something suspicious are encouraged to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on (01) 666 6500 or the DSPCA on (01) 499 4727.

The DSPCA can also be emailed at inspectors@dspca.ie