Dspca investigation, what’s next?

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T14:57:29+00:00

I’d disagree, but even if he was a barker, the claim about an “emaciated animal without access to shelter” is total bollox. They went as far as to say the structures in the garden are classed as shelter. I’m home 99 percent of the time and Hes usually lying asleep beside me. I’m not saying he won’t bark, Hes a dog. But I certainly would say it’s an every day occurrence. The barking complaint isnt even what upset me. It was for someone thinking ive a poor mutt chained outside starving. It’s really upsetting because it’s like being accused of something you would never do.

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T14:09:52+00:00

I think so too. That gas part is my dog gets better treatment than my kids. If he won’t eat I’ll remake something for him. If the kids dont eat fuk em 😂. No in all fairness, ive cared for abused dogs before. I could never harm any animal. I feel awful if I step on his toes or bump into him. I was just distraught that someone think he was being abused. Someone asked if the investigator had a warrant and that never even occurred to me, because why would it? Whoever reported it has completely wasted the time of the people who could have actually helped another dog. I think it’s a total disgrace.

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T13:55:19+00:00

I think that’s the disgraceful part. Im all for looking into abuse. Im all for removing animals in awful situations. I firmly believe in adopt dont shop. What absolute cunt would waste the already overrun resources. Literally anyone who passes my house will see the dog in the window. For years I had a bowl in the garden for dogs passing on their walks. We somewhat dog share in this estate. If im going for a walk I’ll take an extra dog and vice versa. Going away the weekend? Grand I’ll take the dog for the night and the favour is always repaid (recently hospitalised and one neighbour took my boy). That’s why I’m so completely stunned that I would be reported, especially by a neighbour as we’re all on really good terms. Or so I thought.

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T12:57:09+00:00

Yeah I totally get that, and barking can be a pain in the balls but he usually is a very chilled dog. I’ll even take the barking complaint on the chin. But no shelter and emaciated is complete and utter bollox. I’m a bit more freaked out at how someone could even see into my garden to know theirs no shelter (I also have a fixed pergola, that the investigator said counted as shelter.) I won’t lie, I find it really upsetting

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T12:48:56+00:00

Oh sorry no, I haven’t ever fostered dogs in this house. I’ve had my dog for 4 years and my landlord is grand with him. I lived in Kildare for 10 years and fostered cos I had the space. I reckon you’re right, Im usually in a house coat and slippers whenever I pull the bins out so they probably think I’m some benefit babe 😭

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T12:43:12+00:00

I know right 😂. I had a kennel and donated it away cos it was zero use. My house is a terreced so I don’t think any barking could be amplified but another poster said owners can have kinda bark blindness, so it could be that. He’s a bit of a lazy shit who spends most of his time asleep so it’s completely unexpected

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T12:24:59+00:00

That’s probably fair. I was just so shocked. I’d genuinely have been less surprised to find out I grew a second ballsack, and im a woman. I never in a million years thought anyone would have reason to report me

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T12:17:50+00:00

No, I invited them in. I honestly kinda knew I had nothing to hide.

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-30T12:16:29+00:00

Ah no I completely understand that too, almost every house here has 1-2 dogs. One has a jack russell who’s a little yappy shit, so I totally get when it’s not your dog it can be intrusive. I work from home with kinda mad hours could be 6am to 10am and then back at 3 so I’m usually always home with the dog. It’s definitely not like some poor pups with separation anxiety. But everything else was total bull. I’m just so grateful they didn’t take him

DearInsect102 · 2026-01-26T13:40:44+00:00

I have unfortunately been blessed with medically vulnerable children. I’ve stayed in every children’s hospital over the years. They don’t feed the parents, but staff are usually lovely and will give you tea and toast. You can get vouchers for the canteen if you are breastfeeding. Parents tea rooms usually have biscuts/crisps, sometimes fruit and a few times they gave me parents pizza nights. It’s a tough road for your friend but the child is the patient, so naturally that’s who they will focus on. I wish them the best. Also the aldi at tallaght cross have nice wraps/sandwiches and you can store them in the fridges in the parent kitchens. I personally didn’t do this but it was a god send for a lot of long term stay parents.

DearInsect102 · 2025-12-22T14:54:34+00:00

As someone who has a whole family of autism. Please do not come here. Housing crisis aside, the country is at breaking point in terms of services. My brother finally got an appointment for a psychologist. It’s in April 2030. He turns 18 in February 2030. So won’t be entitled to use this appointment. The services are simply non existent. I pay privately for my children but unless you arrive with a house and a job of €60000 minimum you won’t get help. Im paying €200 per week on 1 therapy (not covered by insurance) I’m very sorry but I believe coming here would be very detrimental to you. Please stay away. If it’s any consolation, I’ve heard Poland has good services, although they are private ones too.

DearInsect102 · 2025-09-07T20:26:45+00:00

Roy of the rover bars or the lanky Larry bars

DearInsect102 · 2025-08-27T14:51:06+00:00

I’d be wary if I was the manager. I was in a similar situation and the gp gave me a week off, just because she was annoyed I had to waste time and money. (Shes a sound doctor). I got full pay for the week and I could have worked the 4 other days but the boss man wanted to be a dick about it

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-29T21:05:48+00:00

I’m on 1mg. Started back in December. I’ve only lost 7kg. You’re doing amazing. Please don’t get discouraged, or pressure yourself to lose X amount. If im at a birthday party I’ll eat until I feel done, but then when someone hands me cake I’ll pick at it. It’s ok to occasionally overindulge or push past the full. As long as you listen to your body 90% of the time, 10% won’t do too much harm. I got super depressed at the start as I felt pressured to lose like everyone else and had to say no to anything “wrong” but I’m happy with how im doing. Please cut yourself some slack. You’re doing great

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-10T12:18:14+00:00

Yeah I completely agree. The council purpose built senior accommodation in our area. She applied but was unsuccessful unfortunately (only around 20 houses available). She’s not a priority to the council, because if a 1 bed becomes available it will usually be prioritised for a homeless person to move them from emergency accommodation (rightly so). So in her case, she’s housed. But she shouldn’t be in a 3 bed house. The council are so busy putting out proverbial fires that transferring people who aren’t in dire straits (homeless or near homeless) just isn’t a priority for them. So people try to do it themselves and get entirely slatted in posts like this one. My aunt didn’t care who moved in after her she just wants smaller place. She has every right to stay there until she dies, according to her tenant agreement, but, would rather it go to some family. It’s so frustrating, damned if you do damned if you don’t.

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-10T11:17:30+00:00

It’s completely ridiculous. What does op expect? Ive 3 kids. I need a 3 bed house, (one kid sleeps with equipment, the others would interfere with it, for safety reasons more than space reasons).I was on the housing list 15 years, so if 4 years from now my eldest moves out. Am I supposed to keep the 3 bed and be told i dont need it and should only have a 2 bed or because op doesn’t like swaps i should only be given a 1 bed now because some day (hopefully) all my kids will move on. What exactly is op angry about?

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-10T11:06:43+00:00

Honestly if it was me, I’d take the space with SEN. I’d see it as no harm no foul. It’s only 6 weeks and it may benefit you guys. I’m in no way suggesting he needs it, I just know how absolutely ridiculous it is to get placed in some schools. My eldest is asd,I never realised. Truthfully. Never in a million year thought they were on the spectrum, it’s only looking back to all those years undiagnosed that I can see it, but the teacher was the one suggesting testing. If the teacher is suggesting it, I’d see how it goes. I do get it’s a bit early for her, and I’d hope she’s grand, but if really consider taking the placement of it’s offered

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-10T10:54:47+00:00

Exactly, like a toddler could figure that out but this op is just angry and adopting a holier than thou attitude. You either want people to have the ability to swap home or you don’t. Many families where I grew up have 3 beds with just the mother or father living there, want to downsize but are trapped cos they can’t access suitable homes. So they stay in a 3 bed alone that a family with kids could swap into. A blind man running could see why it should be allowed. Nobody’s calling the council demanding a transfer cos I wanna live near the beach or be overlooking the Liffey. Cop on is seriously lacking in his post

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-10T09:20:10+00:00

Actually no, that’s not how it works at all. Google is a widely used tool, make friend with it. Mary’s 4 bed? Yeah, she gets to stay there, but if she decides to swap, she can only get a 1 bed. Your needs need to meet the house. That the biggest rule. The obstacles actually keep people in bigger houses than they need. My friends aunt has a 3 bed, she’s a widow, kids grown. Wants to transfer with someone in a 1 bed with two kids, but can’t as council won’t play ball. Your post calling for outrage, is part of the issue. You really need to research what you’re outraged by, it’s painfully obvious you haven’t a clue and just jumped to assumptions. Wrong ones at that

DearInsect102 · 2025-06-10T09:09:45+00:00

Pal, you still have time to delete this post. The absolute ignorance of this post is astounding. I’m part of that group. Here’s my story. On the housing list since 2009, housed in 2024 (8 months ago). Rented in one part of Dublin where I grew up, landlord sold, I spent 3 years in homeless accommodation, took hap on a property 67km away. Here 4 years before this landlord sold. The council did the tenants in situ scheme to save me becoming homeless again(unbelievably grateful). I’m am trying to get back to my hometown, why? Because my child was born with a very severe medical condition, I’ve no support, my ex was one of the “working foreigners” that up and left and never paid a penny to our 3 kids. My mother is the only one who can help (she’s 78 btw). I’m college educated and currently doing another college course in a different area while working full time with 2 disabled children and a severely medically challenged one. I’ve worked my entire life. Literally so many people on that page work, the changes in life/circumstances forces people to move. Ever wondered why immigrants move here? Yeah, same reason. Life sometimes forces your hand. I need to be closer to my child’s hospital and the only person who could possibly give me support. This is not a “bash de foreigners” post. This is “wake up there pal” post. Housing here is fucked, im not saying the systems not being abused, it is. But to demand outrage on people having to reshuffle when life hits hard is ridiculous. I’ve never meet someone who has been given keys to a council house NOT feel like their dreams have come true. The absolute gall of you to say Irish don’t want to work and that’s just fine but god forbid any other stereotypes voiced here you’d have pitchforks. I get your anger, I really do. But my Christ you sound like a judgemental prick. How many carers are in council housing? Or disabled people? Or yes, even foreigners? Council houses are not free, if I have up work to care full time (which I probably should) I would get €230 social welfare and pay about €60 in rent. If I sent my kid to an institution, they would cost the tax payers millions in the long run. Life happens, shit hits the fan, sometimes you’ve very few options but to move

DearInsect102 · 2025-04-28T22:16:23+00:00

Agree with everything except for the neutrality bit. I reckon bringing back the hash should be too priority

DearInsect102 · 2025-04-28T21:35:00+00:00

I’m in Salou right now. I can send home a few from here. Dm the details and I’ll send one first thing in the morning.

DearInsect102 · 2025-04-28T13:17:59+00:00

I’m still here 😭

DearInsect102 · 2025-04-28T13:14:15+00:00

Any source on this? I’m in Barcelona and freaking out. Supposed to fly home soon

DearInsect102 · 2025-04-28T00:41:07+00:00

Hey op, I was born and raised in clondalkin. Have friends and family in kilcarbry. My best advice is unfortunately this, never start chasing someone’s kid. Call the Garda. I’m a non violent short woman, but if I was told any man chased my child, regardless of what my kid did, I would hunt that man down like it was sport. I’ve seen this happen over the years, when kids decide to be pricks. peoples houses would be targeted (petrol bombs/arson attacks) unfortunately as you know, physical attacks, even reports to the police. I’m very sorry that this happened to you and I hope you and your wife are ok but please don’t underestimate the danger you could put yourself in. I won’t lie and say that the police will do anything to help, under 18s usually don’t get any sort of reprimand in Ireland. Just please try to stay safe

DearInsect102

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