Dogs rescued from gruesome puppy farm - with animals living in 'total darkness'

In a converted shed of the illegal farm, pregnant females and females with young pups were left in near complete darkness with puppies lying on cold bare surfaces in Ireland

Michael Lenane, director of "Farm", was banned from keeping dogs for life (

Image: JamPress/ISPCA)

Dogs have been rescued from horrific conditions at an illegal puppy farm - some of the poor puppies living in "total darkness".

Michael Lenane, 56, of County Waterford, Ireland, was sentenced to three months in prison after he was discovered operating the cruel farm.

The dogs and puppies were found living in converted sheds at the scene.

ISPCA Inspector Alice Lacey described how dogs lived in confined spaces with very little room to move.

One shed in particular was used for pregnant females and females with young pups, who were left in "virtually complete darkness with little ventilation".

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Many dogs were found with dirty, matted coats, overgrown nails, and infected teeth and gums. (

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Jam Press/ISPCA)