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IN DECEMBER WE told you the story of Fionn, a dog that was part of a hunt group who was found with his skull smashed in and left to die under a pile of rubbish in Cork.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, Margaret Twohig of CDAWG said Fionn when he was found he was barely alive and was cold to the touch. “He was covered in cuts and pressure sores, a mere skeleton, unable to move. It looked like he had been put there, in amongst the rubbish and left to die. The rain pouring down on his poor body,” she said.
Fionn, where he was found in Cork. (Image via CDAWG)
Since the group posted Fionn’s story on Facebook, the group has been inundated with messages and support for Fionn from all over the world.
There is good news for Fionn for 2014, as he is set to be rehomed in Cork.
Christmas
Over the Christmas, the Cork Dog Action Welfare Group said Fionn enjoyed his Christmas day and his turkey dinner. While he was a little unsteady on his feet and had some paralysis to the side of his face, but he was described as the “perfect patient”.
A spokesperson for the groups said Fionn is “truly is a miracle”.
Over the holidays, however, he also had an MRI, showing that the fracture has caused the skull to split and overlap. The force of the blow to the head was so severe it has opened the skull, causing constant measure on his brain, which would eventually lead to seizures, loss of sight and mobility and ultimately death.
The group faced with two choices. Put him to sleep now or do surgery, with the group deciding that Fionn had come too far, they decided surgery was the best option for him. The surgery, which was high risk, had to be done in Dublin. The surgeon, who the group said was an expert in his field, repaired the skull to remove the pressure on the brain.
CDAWG said their prayers were answered when “warrior Fionn” got through the surgery. He has since returned from Dublin and is back in his home town of Cork. Here he is enjoying a well-deserved rest.
A charity walk for Fionn is taking place on 26 January. For more information, click here.
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Delighted for the little fella. Hope the person that did this to him rots in hell!
Why would someone red thumb your comment? There are some weirdos out there.
Because of grammar and spelling mistakes?! You know how fickle people can be, just like there attitude animals.
It’s not the comment they don’t like it’s themselves
@warren
That person is rotten already!
Definitely, they deserve bad things to happen to them. Fionn deserves the happiest life possible, I’m sure his owners will love him, happy ending to horrible story. Some people don’t deserve to walk this earth…
How anyone could ever do this to a dog.How do they sleep at night.
Because they don’t value life beyond themselves. Sure, they’ll have their friends and family, but they would don’t have any consideration for anything beyond their own social circle or selfish desires.
The way I see it; if you can do that to a dog, you’re capable of doing it to any living creature.
Glad to see a happy ending in this case. Poor dog, the mind boggles how people can be so cruel. I hope the law is severely brought down on them.
As the owner of Fionn has been identified I hope they will be prosecuted for animal cruelty – and made to pay the bills for nursing this poor animal back to health.
But we all know thats not going to happen
The people who did that to the poor dog should be put down. Delighted he got a nice home!
so happy for Fionn. I have two rescues myself (4 in total), one who was abused. wish I had room for more doggies like Fionn!
Dogs are so forgiving and loyal. wish the new owners and Fionn the best of luck and fun!
Great news.
May whoever did this to Fionn never have a days luck in their lives…..
I’ve never heard of a dog named Fionn before! Lovely ending for him.
I hav a 6 month old son called Fionn so when i read about him first i was in floods of tears for the day! So happy he is hopefully going to enjoy the rest of his life xx :-)
There should be jail for people who’d do this & they need to be named & shamed to prevent them repeating it ever again.
You are so right Thomas, animals are not protected in Ireland and the reason for so much cruelty is that these individuals are not being prosecuted.
Yes, thankfully, they have been named and shamed :)
Who ever did that to the dog I have one word for you
Karma
You would be very surprised at what people do to dogs in Ireland , especially hunting dogs . If they don’t preform as expected they just end up in a he in the ground . Sickening .
Some people don’t deserve membership of the human race.
Hope they find out who treated fionn this way n throw the book at him god bless u fionn n hope u have happy days ahead
They know who did it, a former member of a harrier club. No criminal proceedings due to our archaic laws.
Thats disgraceful how he can get away wit it
I for one am delighted that in relation to Foxhunts the awareness now has been risen that welfare issues are not with the foxes alone, but also with the hounds of the hunt.
Its heartbreaking, the way he was when he was found..so happy to see him doing well now :-D
Glad he’s fine
All dogs should be chipped that way the owners can be traced and reunited if pet is lost and prosecuted if abandoned. We have dog licence legislation. I’m surprised the local government doesn’t use this to generate revenue and it could help support animal welfare with income.
A good news story on the Journal great news hope this dog gets a good home and a loving family for the rest of his life.
Amazed one red thumb for wishing this animal have a good life from now on. This only increase my belief that all sorts are on the Journal weird ?
How could someone do this to a dog makes my blood boil,I took in my dog 5 years ago as a stray and he sleeps at the end of the bed every night since lite rascal doesn’t know how good he has it :)
Yea and you’re only an idiot Richard
Richard you could saved yourself the bother and passed it over without any comment.
People who are cruel, don’t deserve to be on this planet.
Wonderful news, delighted he is going to be rehomed given his horrific story. I hope they find who is responsible and name them and shame them
The person that did this should be named and shamed (ideally something more severe but we know that won’t happen in this country). Also, @richard, you’re a bellend
The heartless basstards
Maybe the state should set up an animal offenders list, so a check could be done prier to sale. If it saved even a few poor animals, it would be money well spent. Also, I’m a firm believer, if you can be this cruel to a dog, you can be just as cruel to a person. I’m delighted his previous owner has been identified – swine!!!
Anyone who abuses animals should go away and die the lowlifes
It’s only a dog.
How bout we see what happens if we do the same to you. How would you like it?
How dare you come on here with such a callous comment!
@richard..and you’re only a pr##k
Your only a man called Richard, so it shouldn’t matter if your head was smashed in and you were left to die in a pile of rubbish.
If you don’t have compassion for animals, I question your ability to have it for other humans.
You are such an ignorant moron to say something like that. I agree with Stephen below.
I think this is shocking. How can you say such a thing about Fionn
What kind of sick people live. In this world
One of the brutes that was involved in this disgraceful act was recently arrested for threatening someone with a knife.
Pressure has been mounted on the club that owned Fionn to front the vets bills from upset & angry followers of Fionn.
Also calls to the ISPCA to ensure no other animals are in the hands of two evil monsters that did this to the poor lad.
Lets pray these people get the justice they deserve.
Can they not investigate this case to find the person/s, who could do something as heartless as this?
Such cruelty to a defenceless animal. I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone could do this. Whoever did this needs help, sooner rather than later.
I find this level of cruelty very disturbing. Whoever did this needs a lot of help. Imagine living under the same roof with someone who would inflict such injuries on a defenceless animal. God only knows what would you do to a human?
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