The Skin Clinic Cork

30/05/2026

UPDATE .
To answer the many messages we have received in relation to this Shepherd.
The reason we posted for the owner to come forward to release the harness was because the finders were afraid to attempt to cut or release it as he had bitten a person already who had approached him ( perhaps the approach seemed threatening I cannot say ) .
The bite I'm told was quite bad and required treatment.
He subsequently got out of the harness unaided and was free on the property.
He was a dog I feel that had been chained up ( chain attached to harness ).
He was in very poor condition and obviously starved.
I went to the location to assess him and try to help .
I was met by three Gardai at the scene .
The dog seemed comfortable with me .
Wagged his tail. Showed no threatening behaviour ..took food and drank milk and water and paid no heed to the guard who was also in close vicinity to him .
I offered to rescue him and give him a safe space where I would take full responsibility going forward
This offer was not accepted by the Gardai who deemed him a dangerous dog and informed me a vet had been dispatched to euthanise him.
This took place after I left.

this GSD has wandered into a yard near Rockchapel co cork . Finder is unable to release the harness thatis obviously inhibiting his movement and causing him distress .
We are looking for the owner to contact us as soon as possible

23/05/2026

We're forecast a sunny and warm weekend, but sadly, sometimes for dogs this can spell suffering or even death. 💔 If you find a dog trapped in a hot car, this is the advice regarding what you can legally do about it.

☎️ The RSPCA's guidance is unambiguous: if a dog shows signs of distress, dial 999 without delay. ☎️

A spokesperson said: "Dogs can die in hot cars. Even when it doesn't feel that warm outside, temperatures inside a car can quickly rise to dangerous levels. If you're worried about a dog in a hot car, call 999. Police have the powers to enter the vehicle if necessary."

👍 If the dog is not yet in distress... 👍

🏃 Act swiftly but calmly
📣 Attempt to find the owner - request nearby shops make a public announcement
👁️ Remain beside the vehicle and observe the dog closely
✍️ Record important information such as the registration number and duration the car has been stationary
📉 Experts emphasise that circumstances can decline rapidly, so be prepared to take further action if the dog's wellbeing deteriorates.

🔨 Smashing the window shouldn't be your first resort 🔨

This is the point where many people pause. Smashing a car window could constitute criminal damage, though the law may provide a defence if you can demonstrate you acted reasonably to prevent serious harm.

The guidance is to contact police initially, collect evidence including photographs or witness information, and only intervene as a final measure if the dog faces obvious danger. Without proper justification, breaking the window could be classed as committing criminal damage.

The Ask the Police website says call police, but if police don't have time to get there, "you have to decide if you should take action by forcing entry. Make sure you tell the police what you intend to do, why and, where possible, take images/footage of the dog and the names and numbers of witnesses to the incident."

🐶 For owners 🐶

Campaigners caution that numerous owners underestimate the danger, but a brief visit to the shops can prove lethal far more rapidly than anticipated.

⚖️ While no specific offence exists for leaving a dog in a hot vehicle, owners can face prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 if their pet suffers.

Sanctions can include:

Unlimited fines
Up to five years in prison
Being banned from owning animals
Having the dog removed permanently

Stay safe in the sun this weekend - your pets included! 👏

10/05/2026

01/03/2026

Due to the passing of my beautiful mum yesterday the skin Clinic will be closed until Tuesday 10 th of March

24/02/2026

Did you know industrial-scale dog breeding is legal in Ireland.

Dog breeding establishments are regulated under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, which requires that premises keeping six or more breeding females be registered with their local authority. There is currently no cap on numbers and a single premises can be registered to house dozens or even hundreds of breeding dogs if it can demonstrate capacity.

At this scale, welfare challenges become structural. One person can be responsible for large numbers of adult dogs and puppies, making consistent handling, enrichment and early socialisation almost impossible. Puppies raised without this foundation are more likely to develop fear, anxiety and behavioural problems later in life.

The impact is not limited to puppies. Breeding females may spend much of their lives producing litters, while the health, genetic welfare and long-term outcomes for both mothers and fathers are not fully addressed within current guidelines. This is not simply about individual cases - it is about how dogs are produced within the system.

The NSPCA is calling for reform, including:

• A cap on the number of breeding dogs permitted on one premises
• A dedicated national inspectorate with consistent enforcement
• Statutory welfare standards including socialisation and health
• Powers to legally intervene if an establishment is not operating to a sufficiently high standard
Effective welfare legislation should prevent harm - not rely on rescue after the fact.

NSPCA Inspector Conor Dowling discusses this issue in more detail with the Irish Mail on Sunday, link available in first comment 🔗

05/01/2026

Just want to thank the lovely man in Waterfall that drove my jeep up my driveway today as I had a skid and was to nervous to drive up my driveway thank you chivalry is alive and well in Waterfall 🙏👏

03/01/2026

The Skin Clinic Cork will reopen on Tuesday the 6 th of January 😊

31/12/2025

Happy New Year to all my lovely clients looking forward to looking after your skin in 26 ❤️

29/12/2025