Gardai have described as ‘very distressing’ what was found after securing a warrant to search a puppy farm in Myshall yesterday.
More than 300 dogs and puppies were found – some dead, others seriously neglected at the premises along with several horses.
The ISPCA seized 52 of the dogs and 2 horses and took them into care.
Sergeant Catherine O’ Gorman says it was brought to the attention of Gardai by a concerned member of the public and she says their investigation in continuing adding that there would be follow-up visits.