There's been a happy ending for a dog who was injured after being tied to the back of a car and dragged along a road.
Six-year-old male terrier Doodles, was rescued by Dogs Trust following the horrific ordeal and has since found his forever home.
Dogs Trust says fortunately, a member of the public who witnessed the horrifying event saw the dog break free and contacted their local authorities.
Doodles was subsequently found traumatised and cowering in a ditch, covered in extensive wounds and suffering from concussion.
Eimear Cassidy, Regional Rehoming Manager at Dogs Trust Ireland said “What happened to Doodles is absolutely appalling, and something that should never happen to any sentient being. We are so grateful to the person who reported the incident and the family who fostered him and helped nurse him back to the fantastic condition he is in today.
"Thankfully for Doodles, his story ended happily as his foster family fell in love with him and decided to make his foster home, his forever home.”
Dogs Trust is urgently appealing for foster families to help look after dogs. The charity says its Regional Rehoming Programme means more dogs can now be fostered close to where they were rescued, and then adopted straight from a foster home.
Doodles is now living the life he deserves after his amazing foster family decided to adopt him🥰
Sadly, there are lots more dogs like Doodles who need your help. To support our work or find out more about becoming a foster carer, click here: https://t.co/kAG7twDV0W (3/3) pic.twitter.com/ENzIhG0473— Dogs Trust Ireland (@DogsTrust_IE) August 31, 2022
