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Fionn snuggled up on his blankets. CDAWG

Dog named Fionn who was left to die under a pile of rubbish to be rehomed

Fionn was sent to Dublin to have an operation on his skull over Christmas.

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.

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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.

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A charity walk for Fionn is taking place on 26 January. For more information, click here.

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    Mute Warren Collier
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:03 AM

    Delighted for the little fella. Hope the person that did this to him rots in hell!

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    Mute Helen Webb
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:35 AM

    Why would someone red thumb your comment? There are some weirdos out there.

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    Mute Spud Jones
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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:02 AM

    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

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    Mute Roman RomanOwski
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:18 AM

    @warren
    That person is rotten already!

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    Mute Yvonne Smyth
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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:33 PM

    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…

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    Mute Michael cunnane
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:05 AM

    How anyone could ever do this to a dog.How do they sleep at night.

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    Mute Liam Byrne
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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:55 AM

    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.

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    Mute Paul M. Barrett
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:06 AM

    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.

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    Mute Gillian Kennedy
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:44 AM

    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.

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    Mute Vanessa Curley
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    Jan 13th 2014, 11:37 AM

    But we all know thats not going to happen

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    Mute Laura Halligan
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:07 AM

    The people who did that to the poor dog should be put down. Delighted he got a nice home!

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    Mute Andrea McElroy
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:13 AM

    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!

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    Mute THE VOICE
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:12 AM

    Great news.
    May whoever did this to Fionn never have a days luck in their lives…..

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    Mute Lisa Murphy
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:11 AM

    I’ve never heard of a dog named Fionn before! Lovely ending for him.

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    Mute Aimee Kavanagh
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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:32 AM

    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 :-)

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    Mute ThomasFrancisMeagher
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:35 AM

    There should be jail for people who’d do this & they need to be named & shamed to prevent them repeating it ever again.

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    Mute John Kelly
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    Jan 13th 2014, 12:41 PM

    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.

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    Mute Molly Sims
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    Jan 19th 2014, 1:11 AM

    Yes, thankfully, they have been named and shamed :)

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    Mute Foxys van
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:08 AM

    Who ever did that to the dog I have one word for you
    Karma

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    Mute John Byrne
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:22 AM

    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 .

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    Mute Joe McAndrew
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:48 AM

    Some people don’t deserve membership of the human race.

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    Mute Mary O' Keeffe
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:42 AM

    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

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    Mute Jamie O Sullivan
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:45 AM

    They know who did it, a former member of a harrier club. No criminal proceedings due to our archaic laws.

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    Mute Mary O' Keeffe
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:47 AM

    Thats disgraceful how he can get away wit it

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    Mute Sean P
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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:08 AM

    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.

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    Mute Curry Chips
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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:46 AM

    Its heartbreaking, the way he was when he was found..so happy to see him doing well now :-D

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    Jan 13th 2014, 8:35 AM

    Glad he’s fine

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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:29 AM

    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.

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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:34 AM

    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.

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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:52 AM

    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 ?

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    Mute Mark1989
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:07 AM

    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 :)

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    Mute Mark1989
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:10 AM

    Yea and you’re only an idiot Richard

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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:58 AM

    Richard you could saved yourself the bother and passed it over without any comment.

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    Mute Debi-Nikita Rathbone-Rentzke
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:34 AM

    People who are cruel, don’t deserve to be on this planet.

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    Mute Marian Durkin
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:00 AM

    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

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    Jan 13th 2014, 12:50 PM

    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

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    Mute David Keating
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    Jan 13th 2014, 12:26 PM

    The heartless basstards

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    Mute Hayley rock
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    Jan 13th 2014, 6:28 PM

    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!!!

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    Jan 13th 2014, 3:17 PM

    Anyone who abuses animals should go away and die the lowlifes

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    Mute Richard O'Gorman
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:03 AM

    It’s only a dog.

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    Mute Stephen O'Connell
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:41 AM

    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!

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    Mute Ronnie Maher
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    Jan 13th 2014, 11:25 AM

    @richard..and you’re only a pr##k

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    Mute Jane Grey
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    Jan 13th 2014, 12:19 PM

    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.

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    Mute Molly Sims
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    Jan 19th 2014, 1:06 AM

    You are such an ignorant moron to say something like that. I agree with Stephen below.

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    Mute Ciaran O Riordan
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    Jan 22nd 2014, 7:02 PM

    I think this is shocking. How can you say such a thing about Fionn

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    Mute Therese Coker
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    Jan 13th 2014, 10:54 PM

    What kind of sick people live. In this world

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    Mute Mikki James
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    Jan 15th 2014, 11:31 PM

    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.

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    Mute Emma J. Uí Shluaigh
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    Jan 13th 2014, 9:32 PM

    Can they not investigate this case to find the person/s, who could do something as heartless as this?

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    Mute Annette Kenny
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    Jan 26th 2014, 5:49 PM

    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.

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    Mute Annette Kenny
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    Jan 26th 2014, 5:45 PM

    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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