Britain's dirtiest kitten - who has been named Scruffy - has now found his forever home after being given an astonishing makeover.
The loveable feline was found as a stowaway in a rubbish truck before he was treated at an animal sanctuary.
A heartbreaking snap shows the grime-covered kitty when he was handed in at an animal shelter.
But the alley cat got lucky after being given a good clean and looks unrecognisable.
And it has bagged Scruffy a new family.
The black and white moggy looks like a new cat after the paw-fect makeover.
A spokesman for Newcastle Cat and Dog Sanctuary said: "We first met Scruffy after he decided to take a ride in a garbage van.
"Luckily the driver spotted his little stowaway and brought him to us.
"And you can see why we gave him the name Scruffy."
They added: "Scruffy is now living a pampered life with his new family after being adopted in December.
"Thank you so much to Lisa and family for turning this little scruff into a pampered prince."
And animal-lovers had kittens after reading of Scruffy's changed fortunes on social media.
Anne Wilson-Cotton cooed: "What a darling."
Christine Stone added: "He's adorable, thank you kind people for adopting him."
Jane Roberts added: "Look at those fabulous whiskers!"
