Our centre has taken in 2 dogs from inspectors with sad stories

Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart have come from a property where they were kept in a crate the whole time until they were rescued. They came to Abbey Street covered in urine and faeces, and they were so matted it was hard to tell what breeds they were.

We couldn't leave them in such a terrible state a moment longer, so both dogs had an emergency trip to our vet over the bank holiday Monday. They were sedated and clipped in what turned out to be a mammoth process. Now they have been shaved, both dogs now feel so much better and have started to learn that people touching doesn't hurt them anymore.

Rod Stewart also had nails that had curled around and grown into his back pads resulting in a hole around an inch wide in his feet. The nails have now been clipped back and Rod is on pain relief and antibiotics. Bon Jovi has an eye issue which we are currently monitoring but will require further treatment from us down the line, possibly losing one or both his eyes. He is currently on eye drops and pain relief to make him comfortable. On top of all this both dogs also required extensive dental treatment to ensure their rotting teeth were removed and any remaining teeth were cleaned.

Neither dog had ever been on a lead or collar before or out on walks. Our team here will dedicate time to their rehabilitation alongside a behaviourist.

Sadly, these two little dogs highlight some of the severe and distressing cases we deal with on a regular basis. The grooming, vet visits, medication, future operations and care for these two neglected dogs costs in the region of £1,000. If we beat our target the remaining money will go to other animals in our care who need medical treatments.

Please help us to give Rod Stewart & Bon Jovi the best care possible.