by SWNS
Pet owners are happy to give new life to malnourished dogs
SWNJrescue – By Douglas Whitbread Dog lovers who received malnourished and neglected sheep have shown that a little love and care can completely transform the animals’ lives. Four pet owners took in a pooch from a group of 30 found by the RSCPA in dirty kennels in Lincolnshire. And surprised inspectors – who were ‘left in tears’ by their discovery – even struggled to identify their breeds because of the overgrown fur that was covering their bodies. But new pictures show the dogs’ amazing transformation as they prepare to spend Christmas in their forever home – two years on. Darren Cox, 53, who adopted nine-year-old Bailey cross from the RSPCA, said he was ‘horrified’ to learn how he had been treated before. However, he felt privileged to give the “cheeky CHAP” a home in Carlton, Notts, and now loves taking him on walks to the pub with his partner, Julie. The occupational therapy assistant said: “I was horrified to see the state the animals were in. They were left to fend for themselves, they were just kind, basically. “But the first time we met him they said he was a bit of a character, and they weren’t wrong – he’s still a character. Suffering more abuse and being mistreated.” Every time he looks at us, he warms the core of our hearts. He is very grateful for everything we do for him now. “He likes to go to the pub with us – he is a funny person. And he has gone from any having food to having it on tap now, so it’s very responsible for that.” Aimee Rankine, 31, who gave five-year-old terrier Delilah a new home, fell in love when the RSCPA offered it to her.She said the adorable mutt came out of her shell after she moved into her home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and was a favorite with her work colleagues. The delivery consultant said: “I went to meet her and I loved her and I took her home. At that point, she was completely shaved, and so she had short hair. “She was so timid, she was so nervous. If you put your hand out to stroke her, she would retreat and shy away. It was very sad, but you could tell she was in really sweet. “Her confidence has definitely grown over the last few years, probably not too much. She’s quite sassy and outgoing. She absolutely loves people. “She’ll follow everyone and likes to sit on people’s paws. When I first got her, she wouldn’t even come and sit next to you, so she’s come a long way. “She feels 100 percent part of the family. I live alone and she is my main source of company. “I work from home, and I have a bed at my desk, so she’s always in the background of Zoom calls or she sleeps in my lap. Everyone at work loves her too.” Her mother Sophie Major, 32, said she heard about the dogs’ plight while working at the RSCPA centre, where animals are rescued after being taken from neglectful owners. And she fell in love with the little Mrs. ten-year-old dachshund and decided to adopt her at her family’s home in Nottingham. She said: “It was really sad, I saw all the pictures. They were pretty terrible. “I’ve wanted a dog for a while, but not having too much space, I knew it had to be a small dog. “I would have taken them all home if I could, but she stood out because she was one of the smallest. She looked very sorry for herself, really lonely and scared of people. “She was withdrawn into herself. She didn’t even know what a bed was, and the first time she saw a toy, she didn’t know what it was either. “Now, she’s very sassy, very fiery and a typical little dog, and she loves toys. But she loves nothing more than being with us and relaxing. “She likes to be at home with all the comforts. I don’t think she wants to let them go.” Sheila Webster, 64, said she was shocked when she found out on the RSPCA website about the condition of the 30 malnourished dogs. And come after offering a home to six-year-old Jack Russell cross Tom, who is friends with most of the people in his village of Whatton-in-the-Vale, in Nottinghamshire. to see the condition they were in when they were rescued. They were all very neglected. “When we first had him, I think he was scared. If I let him out into the garden, he would stay at the bottom and not he would come back in. “He was very nervous on the lead and nervous about traffic, and he was overwhelmed by his surroundings and wouldn’t. Don’t walk on grass. “But it’s nice the changes he’s come through to be at home to see. He is a beautiful little dog. “Most people in the village where we live know him and they come to say God to him. It is beautifully arranged. We’re so glad we accepted.” END
