Gables Farm Dogs’ & Cats’ Home has recently taken in a Yorkshire Terrier who they have named ‘Shipwreck’ after he was found as a stray on a beach in Cornwall.

‘Shipwreck’ was signed over to Gables Farm when he was not claimed after spending seven days in council stray kennels. Since arriving at the Home it has been discovered that ‘Shipwreck’ has many health problems and will require extensive treatment and surgery before he can be rehomed. Half of his bottom jaw is missing and he has no teeth, which has made it difficult to age him but due to his behaviour and activity levels it has been estimated that he is around 6 years of age. He is very underweight, has alopecia, inflamed skin and glaucoma in his left eye.

‘Shipwreck’ will need to be castrated and vaccinated. He is currently having medicated baths to treat his alopecia and inflamed skin. He is having eye drops to treat his Glaucoma but if this is unsuccessful he will have to have his eye removed.

Deputy Manager Ruth Rickard said: “We have named this little chap ‘Shipwreck’ after he was found on a beach and he was such a wreck. It was shocking to see this little dog in such a poor state when he arrived but we will do everything we can to ensure that he will have a happy future. He has such a fantastic loving temperament.”

It is estimated that it will cost the Home in excess of £500 to treat all of his health problems and ensure that he can live the rest of his life pain free.

The Home has a non-euthanasia policy and never gives up hope of finding a new home for a dog or cat. They will do whatever they can to find a home for an animal; this includes behavioural and veterinary care. All of the animals have a full health check when they arrive at the Home. They are also neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms.

If Gables Farm is lucky enough to raise more money than is needed it will go into general funds for the other animals.