By Isle of Wight Observer
An abandoned little dog who was left tied up at a popular Island tourist attraction, has found a forever home for Christmas.
After multiple attempts over 10 days by the dog warden to locate his previous owner were unsuccessful, local charity, Friends of the Animals, took in the dog with no name. With no microchip and in an unkempt condition, their first priority was to find him a safe place to stay and make him comfortable. When foster parents were found and arrived at the office to collect him, he was visibly anxious and confused. But being a trusting little chap, he went off with them with a big bag of toys, food and supplies to try to help him feel secure and happier. A session at Sara’s dog grooming in Bembridge tidied him up and made him feel much more comfortable.
Staff at Friends of the Animals, touched by his loving nature then worked around to clock to make sure they could find him a loving home and a new name for Christmas.
Pip, as he is now called, has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped has been adopted into a wonderful home and is looking forward to Christmas as a much-loved family member.
Pip is one of many animals that have found homes through Friends of the Animals this year. If you could help or support the charity in their life-saving work, call 522-511 from Tuesday to Saturday. They need volunteers for their charity shop in Ryde and always welcome donations of pet food as they act as an animal food bank.
Over Christmas, the office is open until 3pm tomorrow (Saturday) and will reopen from 10am on December 28. In an emergency, there will be a contact number on the answerphone.
It’s a happy ending for Pip, but another Island rescue charity is desperately praying for a Christmas miracle for Pebble, but time is running out for this gorgeous, friendly dog.
Thought to be an American Bulldog, Pebbles may get caught up in the new laws that apply to XL Bully dogs, which can be aggressive and have been involved in a number of attacks on humans. Because of her appearance, she may get caught by the new legislation, which is based on several physical characteristics.
However, a spokesman for the charity says that despite having been neglected and abandoned, through all this trauma she has been a wonderful dog and everyone who has met her has fallen in love with her. They must find her a new home by December 31, or she will have to be put down.
Pebbles needs a home with a secure garden and at least two adults so that her training is as effective as possible. She needs a calm and peaceful environment, so she is not suitable for a home with children or other dogs. Because of her past experiences, she has been having behavioural training, which will continue free of charge. Any new owners would need to continue with her special diet to help with her allergies and administer ear medication. the RSPCA will help with the costs of these.
Prospective homes for Pettles should also be prepared to comply with the new rules, which the charity will also give support for.
If you think you can help give Pebbles a loving and permanent home and save her life, the RSPCA want to hear from you as soon as possible, as they are desperate to give her the chance she deserves. You can contact the centre at Godshill from 10am to 4pm Monday to Sunday by calling 840287.