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The Journal
4 days ago
- The Journal
Man faces sentence after 'malnourished' Dobermann found living in small cage covered in faeces
A PANEL BEATER faces sentencing after animal welfare inspectors last year found his malnourished Dobermann confined in a squalid cage without fresh water, mired in her own excrement, at a Dublin property. Richard Vynsiauskas, originally from Lithuania but with a residential address at Old North Road, Coldwinters, failed to turn up for his scheduled hearing at Dublin District Court. Judge Anthony Halpin convicted him in his absence and issued a bench warrant to bring him before the court to be sentenced. He faces prosecution under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. It follows an inspection by the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), which had to retrain the seven-year-old dog since renamed Delilah before she could be placed in a new home. DSPCA inspector Shane Lawlor told prosecutor Danny Comerford BL that he went to the property on 16 April last year following an allegation that the dog was cruelly treated. There was no one there when he arrived, and he found that the large Dobermann, weighing 45 kilograms, was kept in a six-foot by six-foot cage with a makeshift kennel inside and a broken shelter. The enclosure was covered in faeces and the court heard that 'the smell was extremely overpowering'. There was no clean water, and the dog came out of her kennel 'very scared' and was suffering mentally. He described the Dobermann as 'whale-eyed,' a term to describe a frightened and nervous dog. She was 'pacing around, constantly standing in her own faeces, nowhere to sit or eat without standing or lying in her own waste'. The conditions inside her kennel were the same. The inspector told Mr Comerford that his chief concern was that the animal had nowhere to move and was very scared. She looked malnourished and had inadequate shelter or space to express her behaviour. The accused agreed to surrender the dog. The DSPCA witness said a Dobermann, as an intelligent breed, responds well to training, but this dog was left 'to waste away'. That can lead to boredom and aggression, and it took the DSPCA just over six months to correct her behaviour before she could be re-homed. The court heard Vynsiauskas told him that he had 'no time' to look after or let the dog out. The judge also noted she was not micro-chipped, the owner had no licence, and she had never been brought to a vet. Photos of the dog's living conditions were furnished to the court. The accused could face a €5,000 fine and six-month imprisonment. Advertisement
BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Dog owner could face jail after 'scared, malnourished' pet found living in own filth
A man faces sentencing after animal welfare inspectors last year found his scared, malnourished Dobermann confined in a squalid cage without fresh water, mired in her own excrement, at a Dublin property. Richard Vynsiauskas, originally from Lithuania but with a residential address at Old North Road, Coldwinters, failed to turn up for his scheduled hearing at Dublin District Court on Friday. Advertisement Judge Anthony Halpin convicted him in his absence and issued a bench warrant to bring him before the court to be sentenced. He faces prosecution under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. It follows an inspection by the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), which had to retrain the seven-year-old dog since renamed Delilah before she could be placed in a new home. DSPCA inspector Shane Lawlor told prosecutor Danny Comerford BL that he went to the property on April 16th last year following an allegation that the dog was cruelly treated. Advertisement There was no one there when he arrived, and he found that the large Dobermann, weighing 45kg, was kept in a six-foot by six-foot cage with a makeshift kennel inside and a broken shelter. The enclosure was covered in faeces and "the smell was extremely overpowering." There was no clean water, and the dog came out of her kennel "very scared" and was suffering mentally. He described the Dobermann as "whale-eyed," a term to describe a frightened and nervous dog. The enclosure was covered in faeces and 'the smell was extremely overpowering', the court was told. Photo: DSPCA She was "pacing around, constantly standing in her own faeces, nowhere to sit or eat without standing or lying in her own waste." The conditions inside her kennel were the same. Advertisement The inspector told Mr Comerford that his chief concern was that the animal had nowhere to move and was very scared. She looked malnourished and had inadequate shelter or space to express her behaviour. The accused agreed to surrender the dog. Ireland Judge orders 'destruction' of XL Bully dogs owned... Read More The DSPCA witness said a Dobermann, as an intelligent breed, responds well to training, but this dog was left "to waste away." That can lead to boredom and aggression, and it took the DSPCA just over six months to correct her behaviour before she could be re-homed. The court heard Vynsiauskas told him that he had "no time" to look after or let the dog out. The judge also noted she was not micro-chipped, the owner had no licence, and she had never been brought to a vet. Photos of the dog's living conditions were furnished to the court. The accused could face a €5,000 fine and six-month imprisonment.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Dialysis and blood transfusion give 8-year-old labrador second chance at life in Kolkata
The Tripathi family from Howrah was heartbroken over the eight-year-old Coco's pyometra, a life-threatening uterine infection requiring urgent surgery. Now haemodialysis along with blood transfusion at a private clinic in South Kolkata has given the family's labrador a new lease of life. To stabilise Coco's condition, blood transfusion was done. This increased her haemoglobin level from 4 to 7.5, but her creatinine levels continued to rise, reaching 18—indicating acute kidney distress. It had become clear that Coco urgently needed haemodialysis, rarely used in veterinary medicine, to bring her creatinine levels down before she could undergo surgery. Speaking to The Indian Express, Prince Tripathi, 29, who owns Coco, said, 'She was lethargic, had lost her appetite, and her condition was rapidly deteriorating. First, we thought she may have had a viral fever but as her condition deteriorated, we ran some blood tests and saw that haemoglobin was low and creatinine extremely high, around 14.' He added, 'Here in West Bengal dialysis for animals is not available. There was a unit at Bengal Veterinary College and Hospital in Belgachia but that is not operational. I visited other clinics also, but in vain. Finally, I was informed that haemodialysis was available at Animal Health Pathology Lab (AHPL). The time taken to stabilise her condition was very critical for us. I was ready to travel to Delhi for her treatment. I had also booked a coupe on a train. Then I got to know about this clinic. After her blood transfusion on Friday, her first dialysis was done. Two more dialysis sessions are required before the surgery.' According to Prince, the treatment would cost around Rs 1 lakh in the national capital, whereas it cost him around Rs 12,000 per dialysis in Kolkata. Laboratory chief technician Shaibal Das told The Indian Express, 'This is for the first time that haemodialysis was done along with transfusion. It took around 1 hour and around 18 minutes for the entire process to be completed. The dog is stable now. 'When she came, her haemoglobin level was 4. At that point, an emergency blood transfusion was done. She has had three blood transfusions and the dialysis was done after the second transfusion.' 'Probably she will require another two blood transfusions to bring the creatinine level down and dialysis. Only after that can the surgery of ovarian hysterectomy be done,' Das added. In February, AHPL conducted Kolkata's first canine blood transfusion, where a golden retriever donated blood to an unwell Dobermann at its Deshapriya Park facility.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dialysis saves 8-year-old Labrador with uterine infection
1 2 3 Kolkata: An 8-year-old female Labrador, Coco, underwent successful dialysis at a city pathology lab on Friday night after experiencing acute kidney distress with elevated creatinine levels. This marks the first such facility at a private clinic in eastern India, following cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi. The sole dialysis unit at Bengal Veterinary College and Hospital in Belgachhia has remained non-operational since Oct 2024. Prince Tripathi (29), Coco's owner from Howrah, who endured anxious nights and visited numerous pet clinics and the Belgachhia hospital, stated, "Coco was lethargic, had lost her appetite and her condition was rapidly deteriorating since mid-May. I was fearing for the worst." "Her creatinine level was critically high at 18 mg/dL indicating acute kidney distress and her haemoglobin was dangerously low at 4 g/dL," said veterinary specialist Kaustav Basu. He identified Coco's condition as advanced pyometra, a severe uterine infection characterised by pus accumulation due to bacterial infection, necessitating immediate surgery. "I already spent around a lakh for Coco's treatment and had even decided to travel to New Delhi for her dialysis and accordingly reserved a train coupe," said Tripathi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo The initial dialysis and transfusion session cost approximately Rs 12,000. Laboratory technician Shaibal Das said, "We were able to complete the process which lasted around 1 hour 18 minutes, including a successful blood transfusion, and all the parameters are now stable." They plan to conduct another dialysis session on Monday. Protip Chakraborty, founder of Animal Health Pathology Lab (AHPL), said, "The state-of-the-art digital haemodialysis machine is an open facility and can be accessed by all pet clinics across the city." In Feb, AHPL conducted Kolkata's first canine blood transfusion, where a golden retriever donated blood to an unwell Dobermann at their Deshapriya Park facility.
Scotsman
09-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Fit Dogs: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that never tire of exercise
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last few years – UK Kennel Club figures show dog ownership has soared to record levels. Some dogs are born to run. There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there's plenty of thinking to do before you select your family's latest addition. Our lifestyle has a huge bearing on which type of dog will work best for us – if you have limited space you might want to look at small dogs, while the more elderly pet owner should place certain breeds at the top of their wishlist. For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our Scotsdog Facebook group here For many of us, a dog is a great way to make sure we get exercise and certain breeds are perfect for getting you out and about – in fact, if you're not prepared for several long walks a day some dogs shouldn't even be a consideration. Here are the 10 fittest breeds of dog that will never turn down a walk, according to the American Kennel Club. Read more: 1 . Border Collie Bred to run for miles herding sheep, a daily walk around the block won't be anything like enough exercise for a Border Collie. They are perfect companions for runners, but you'll have to be pretty fit to come close to tiring them out. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Dobermann Also known as the Doberman Pinscher, the Dobermann is another dog that needs at least two hours of exercise. It's long, athletic legs and keen intelligence have made it a popular choice to carry out search and rescue operations. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Lakeland Terrier The ancestors of the Lakeland Terrier spent long days chasing predators away from livestock. Today they are idea for active dog owners who have allergies - they shed very little hair from their soft hypoallergenic coats and need at least two hours of exercise a day. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Vizsla The Vizsla was used for falconry as far back as the 14th century, when it would spend all day happily ranging the vast Hungarian plains. Today it makes for a great pet for an active family, who can take it in turns to take their dog out for long walks. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales Related topics: FacebookDogs
