CITY INVESTIGATION INTO ILLEGAL DOG BAITING

Date Published: 02-Dec-2011

An investigation has been launched into illegal dog baiting in the city.

If follows the abduction of a golden labrador in the Renmore area this week which was later returned in a very poor condition, having been beaten.

An examination carried out by a local vet revealed the pet had evidence of bite marks and was likely to have been used as bait for underground dog fighting.

Evidence showed the animal had also been muzzled to prevent any retaliation.

Margaret O'Sullivan of the Galway Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the incident is now being investigated.