Dogsey

A severely ill dog named Honey was left to fend for herself after being found tied to a gate outside the entrance to Dogs Trust Newbury last month.

Sadly the 13-year-old Labrador’s previous owners were unable to give her the level of care that she needed and decided they had no option but to leave her outside the rehoming centre.

She was discovered by a member of staff in the car park with a note that simply stated her name, age and reason for being handed over – that she was unwell.

Honey was immediately brought into the centre to receive urgent medical care from the vet team. Upon further examination, it was discovered that she was in significant pain and suffering from mammary tumours. On top of this, Honey had a skin condition which also required immediate treatment.

Luckily she was found in time and after receiving round the clock care over the past few weeks, she is on the road to recovery. Staff are now hoping that a new owner can give her a second chance of happiness in the loving home she deserves.

“Whilst it can be difficult and costly to care for an ailing dog, we would urge dog owners in this situation to seek help and advice from their local vets and rescue organisations. Honey struggled to get up when she was first found by staff but thankfully Dogs Trust was able to give her the medical care needed to aid her recovery. This adorable girl has been through such a tough time and we would love for her to get the furry-tail ending she deserves. She is a real softie and has already made so many friends here at the centre. Honey is looking for an adult-only home with a warm, cosy sofa where she can spend her days curled up with her new owner. She loves her treats and enjoys stretching her legs on daily walks so a home with a garden would be ideal. She is happiest in human company so would also like her new owner to be around for most of the day and would need to be the only pet in the home. Dogs Trust will help towards medical bills related to her existing conditions so new owner’s needn’t have concern over extra costs and can focus on making plenty of happy memories with their new furry friend."