Gardaí seize pony in 'poor condition' after owner used it to travel to Anglesea St station

"We were alarmed to see the pony's poor condition, in particular knowing that it had just been brought on a long journey to carry someone."
Gardaí seize pony in 'poor condition' after owner used it to travel to Anglesea St station

Gardaí in Cork have seized a pony after being "alarmed" at its condition yesterday.

Gardaí in Cork have seized a pony after being "alarmed" at its condition yesterday.

Its owner used it to travel some distance to Anglesea Street Garda Station as they were due into the station by appointment, gardaí explained in a post on Facebook.

"We were alarmed to see the pony's poor condition, in particular knowing that it had just been brought on a long journey to carry someone.

"We immediately arranged that the neglected pony be assessed and receive some much needed care.

"This lovely animal is now with a local shelter and our investigation is ongoing," they added.

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