A 2-year-old lurcher was found tightly chained to a metal fence in a remote field near Elphin, Ireland, abandoned with her six newborn puppies. The mother, named Emmy Lou by rescuers, was trying to nurse her blind, helpless pups without food, water, or shelter.
Discovered by a passerby on November 6, the family was rushed to a vet clinic operated by the ISPCA. Thankfully, none of the dogs were seriously injured, though they had endured cold, hunger, and exposure. The puppies—Billy Ray, Dixie, Dolly, Dotty, June, and Patsy—will remain in ISPCA care until they’re old enough for adoption.
Hugh O’Toole of the ISPCA expressed outrage over the abandonment and highlighted the ongoing challenges of limited space and resources. He emphasized the need for stronger laws and urged the public to spay and neuter pets to prevent such cruelty.
Despite the odds, Emmy Lou and her puppies are now safe and on the road to better lives, thanks to the timely rescue and care from dedicated animal welfare workers.