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Case No. 30009Animal welfare (cruelty) · Co. Longford

Animal welfare investigation underway after dogs rescued in Longford

A number of dogs and puppies were rescued from a premises in Longford during a joint operation in September 2021. The operation involved gardaí, the Longford County Council dog warden, and Longford SPCA officials, who removed Golden Retrievers, Dachshunds, Spaniels, and Pomeranian type breeds. An investigation into animal welfare concerns at the premises is ongoing. Details of the operation were revealed via the official Garda Twitter account.

  1. Reported21 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A number of dogs and puppies were removed and rescued from a premises in Longford.
  • The operation involved gardaí, the Longford County Council dog warden, and Longford SPCA officials.
  • Breeds removed included Golden Retrievers, Dachshunds, Spaniels, and Pomeranian type dogs.
Where
The operation took place at a premises in Longford.
When
The operation took place in September 2021.
Investigation
An investigation into animal welfare concerns at the premises is ongoing.
Other details
Details of the operation were revealed via the official Garda Twitter account @Gardainfo.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe operation involved gardaí, the Longford County Council dog warden, and Longford SPCA officials. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA search of a premises was conducted amid reports of animal welfare concerns. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA number of dogs and puppies were removed and rescued, including Golden Retrievers, Dachshunds, Spaniels and Pomeranian type breeds. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation is underway in Longford after dogs were rescued in a joint operation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are continuing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDetails of the operation were revealed via the official Garda Twitter account @Gardainfo. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2021
    Reportedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Garda investigation underway in Longford after dogs rescued in joint operation

    Initial report of the joint operation and rescue of dogs and puppies from a premises in Longford; investigation ongoing.