Animal welfare inspectors have saved a Basset Hound who was tied up and left to die.
The dog was found in extremely poor body condition with “bones protruding” at a property in west Cork.
The neglected pet was luckily saved after a member of the public phoned the National Animal Charity Helpline and the ISPCA took the hound into their care.
Senior Inspector Lisa O’Donovan said: “It was sad and upsetting to see Prince in such poor condition.
“He was living in squalor and although there was minimal shelter, there was no bedding provided and he was very emaciated.
“It’s simply not good enough to tie up a dog and not provide for his basic needs.
“Prince is now getting all the care and attention he needs and is gaining weight simply from normal feeding.”
Prince is currently in veterinary care and once he has recovered and the ISPCA will be appealing for a new home for him in the coming months.
