The dog abused by youths in this horrific video is safe and well with its owner, Gardai have confirmed.
The awful scenes in the video showed a defenceless little pup being thrown high into the air and flipping around before crashing into a paddling pool.
One of the sickening videos shows the dog, struggling to break free of the young person's grasp, being thrown over the pool and against a concrete wall.
Dublin Live has seen the videos but has chosen not to publish the cruel and distressing clips.
But the dog thankfully is okay, and Gardai have confirmed they are investigating the shocking incident.
"The dog has now been identified and is safe and well in the care of its owner," a Garda spokesperson told Dublin Live.
"It’s understood the recording was made a number of weeks ago.
"The video clip appears to involve young people and Gardai are asking members of the public not to circulate this material.
"The matter is under investigation and Gardai at Ronanstown are following a definitely line of enquiry."
The DSPCA confirmed to Dublin Live that they are investigating the appalling abuse, and added: "Anyone with information can be given in confidence at https://www.dspca.ie/what-we-do/rescue-cruelty/report-cruelty/ or email inspectors@dspca.ie".
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