A bunch of 30 dogs discovered wallowing in their very own filth in Lincolnshire are doing significantly better, two years on
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Dog lovers who rehomed uncared for pups, with coats so matted and overgrown rescuers could not inform what breed they had been, have revealed how their lives have been fully reworked with love and care.
New house owners who every took in a pooch from a gaggle of 30 that had been discovered wallowing in filthy kennels in Lincolnshire by the RSCPA. But new photos reveal the dogs’ gorgeous transformations as they put together to spend Christmas of their endlessly properties – two years later.
Darren Cox, 53, who adopted nine-year-old miniature poodle cross Bailey from the RSPCA, mentioned he was ‘horrified’ to find out how he’d beforehand been handled. However, the occupational remedy assistant advised SWNS he felt privileged to offer the “cheeky chap” a home, in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, and now loves taking him on walks to the pub together with his associate, Julie.
“I was horrified to see the state that the animals had got into. They were left to fend for themselves, they were just feral, basically,” he said. “But the first time we met him they said he was a bit of a character, and they weren’t wrong – he still is a character.”
Mr Cox said it was “such a nice feeling” to know that you have helped stop an animal from suffering any more abuse and mistreatment. “Every time he looks at us, he warms the cockles of our hearts. He’s so appreciative of everything we do for him now.”
Aimee Rankine, 31, who gave five-year-old terrier cross Delilah a new home, fell in love when she was offered her by the RSCPA. She said the adorable dog had really come out of her shell after she moved to her home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and was a firm favourite with her work colleagues. “I went to meet her and loved her and brought her home. At that point, she’d been completely shaved, so she had really short hair,” she said.
“She was so timid, she was so nervous. If you put your hand out to stroke her, she would recoil and shy away. It was really sad, but you could tell she was really sweet.” Delilah had grown in confidence over the last couple of years, “probably almost too much”, she said.
“She’s quite sassy and precocious. She absolutely adores people… She will lick everyone and she likes to sit on people’s laps. When I first got her, she wouldn’t even come and sit near you, so she’s come a long way.”
Mum Sophie Major, 32, said she’d heard about the dogs’ plight while working at an RSCPA centre, where animals were brought after being taken from negligent owners. She fell in love with the ten-year-old miniature dachshund Lady, and decided she would adopt her at her family home in Nottingham.
“It was really sad, I did see all the pictures. They were quite horrific,” she said. “I’d been wanting a dog for a while, but with not having too much room, I knew it would have to be a small dog. I would have taken them all home if I could, but she stood out as she was one of the smallest ones. She looked really sorry for herself, really timid and scared of people.”
Lady was initially very withdrawn, she said, and didn’t know what to do with her new bed and toys. “Now she’s very sassy, very fiery and a typical little dog, and she absolutely adores 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.”
