Just before Christmas Minnie and Pumpkin left the breeding industry. It’s clear both dogs have been overbred and unlike some, they arrived in rescue seriously overweight. This is not a sign of being indulged, it’s most likely they were fed cheap rubbish. Out of date pies is not uncommon food given to dogs in places like puppy farms.
Ava and Tilly have known the worst of life. Until they were rescued, their existences were purely about supplying puppies in the world of industrial dog breeding, aka puppy farming. Life for both dogs now looks a lot brighter as they recover and heal from their traumas in the safety of their foster homes.
When Tilly was adopted she’d received double cataract surgery whilst in rescue. She made good progress in her first year, gaining confidence. Then a major setback occurred. She suffered a detached retina in her right eye and lost sight in it. Now, seven years on from her adoption, Tilly is battling a further crisis with her eyesight.
Ella is a dog who was rescued from a backyard breeder. When she was taken in by Friends of Rescue (FOR) she was in a dreadful state: rotten teeth, infected ears and eyes as well as being severely underweight. It was clear she’d been bred from many times and at just 6 years old her body was worn out.
