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Nia Dalton

Dog with extra long tongue that 'always sticks out' struggles to find home

Adorable dog Remi has a very quirky feature - her tongue is far too big for her mouth and "always hangs out".

The rescue centre is desperate to find a loving home where she can shower a family of her own with slobbery kisses.

Remi's extra long tongue doesn't affect her at all, and makes up part of her lovable personality.

The six-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux arrived at Helping Yorkshire Poundies earlier this month, after living as a stray in kennels.

Charity volunteer, Sarah Dobbs, told The Mirror: "Remi's tongue is way too long for her mouth so it's always poking out, but we think that just adds to her cuteness.

Remi's tongue is abnormally long (Helping Yorkshire Poundies)
She is a sweetheart with so much love to give (Helping Yorkshire Poundies)

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"She is 100% adorable and such a sweet and friendly girl, fed up of living in kennels."

The Rotherham rescue hopes to find Remi a permanent home with plenty of room and a secure garden to chill out.

She is quite a "laid back" dog and loves a good snooze - with her hanging tongue out - so a spot on the sofa is ideal.

When Remi first arrived, staff were quick to give her lots of cuddles, and soon noticed a large lump in her neck.

They feared she had a type of cancer called lymphoma, but thankfully her tests came back clear.

Sarah said: "We're waiting on some blood results for her, but it's looking like it could be good news for Remi."

The special girl has been taking it easy and lapping up all the attention she can get.

She just cannot keep it in her mouth (Helping Yorkshire Poundies)
It always pokes out when she's sleeping (Helping Yorkshire Poundies)

Remi could live with a larger male dog but cannot live with cats. She is great on the lead and walks really well.

She is housetrained, not destructive and seems to cope well being left for a few hours.

If you think you'd be the perfect match for Remi, please visit Helping Yorkshire Poundies website and fill in an application to adopt her.

Another dog desperate for a forever home is tiny disabled Hector at Flori's Friends Rescue in Kent.

He was left paralysed by his abusive owners, and arrived at the rescue traumatised and without use of his back legs.

Charity founder, Natalia George, said: "Hector had an absolutely horrific start to life.

"We don't know what happened to him, but his back is covered in multiple scars from what looks like human-inflicted trauma."

Do you have a story to tell? Contact nia.dalton@reachplc.com.

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