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German Shepherd dogs which were abused in Spalding undergo amazing transformation with RSPCA




Five dogs which were being neglected last year have enjoyed a huge transformation.

In July 2021, the RSPCA found seven German Shepherds inside a Spalding property. A number of them were locked in cages.

They had matted coats, had been living in their own faeces and urine, and had no food or water. Two passed away shortly afterwards.

The RSPCA has turned the dogs' fortunes around (54936517)
The RSPCA has turned the dogs' fortunes around (54936517)

Since being rescued and transferred to the RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre in Nottingham, the surviving five have underwent successful rehabilitation - and some have already found new homes.

Chloe has been adopted, with three-year-olds Tabu and Tanilda reserved. Staff will soon begin looking for families for Vivana and Rosie.

Ella Carpenter, centre manager at Radcliffe, said: "The dogs had been in filthy conditions - and three were in cages. They were subdued and appeared to have skin conditions to varying degrees and some also had matted coats caused by living in their own faeces.

One of the dogs after being abused (54936512)
One of the dogs after being abused (54936512)

"We immediately sought veterinary attention for them all and sadly the vet made the decision that two of the dogs - Arco and Keesha - had to be put to sleep to end their suffering.

"Work then began to restore the health of the other dogs and to manage any pain related issues. They were then given behavioural plans as part of their rehabilitation process.

"They endured such a traumatic and barren existence in their previous home. They were all lacking in ‘life skills’.

"They are all good natured dogs but show varying degrees of destructive behaviour, suffering separation related problems most likely due to feelings of fear and frustration at being left alone. With the right training and support we are confident they will begin to experience more positive emotions in the longer term and enjoy a wonderful new life.

The dogs are in much better shape (54936490)
The dogs are in much better shape (54936490)

"We are pleased some of the dogs have made such great progress that they have found their forever homes and their mental health has clearly improved in our care.

"They all look amazing now with lovely coats and in good body condition - and they all have the sparkle in their eyes returned to them."

Following the dogs' rescue last year, a man pleaded guilty to four animal welfare offences when he appeared in court in December.

The dogs were found locked in cages (54936508)
The dogs were found locked in cages (54936508)

He was banned from keeping dogs for ten years, fined £1,000 and £300 costs, and ordered to pay a £100 victim surcharge.

The offences he admitted were causing unnecessary suffering to three German Shepherd-type dogs by failing to provide adequate or effective professional veterinary care and attention for their chronic skin disorders; causing unnecessary suffering to seven dogs by failing to provide adequate or effective professional veterinary care and attention for their conjunctivitis eye infections; failing to provide seven dogs with a suitable living environment; and failing to protect them from pain, suffering, injury or disease by failing to adequately maintain their coats in an appropriate condition.



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