Age: Six month
Breed: Staffi x mastiff
Rescue Centre: Mayflower
Location: Doncaster
Story: Buzz and Woody were rescued from an unsuitable home where they had been living in poor conditions and were malnourished. Both were underweight. Woody had a severe heart murmur and Woody had problems with his front legs. Having spent a few months at the rehoming centre, both dogs have gained weight steadily, Woody's heart murmur has almost disappeared and Buzz's legs have straightened. Both puppies are loving and affectionate and are now waiting to find a home where they can grow up healthy and cared for Photograph: PR
Age: Three
Breed: Jack russell terrier cross
Rescue centre: Halfway Home
Location: Nottingham
Story: Cagney came in to the centre badly fed and underweight, having been rescued from the pound. She needed operations on her knees and was in a poor state, but after her eight weeks in care at the Halfway Home, she has become much more trusting and has put on weight. Cagney loves to play ball with the Halfway Home staff Photograph: PR
Age: Five and a half months
Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier
Rescue home: Mayhew
Location: North-west London
Story: Cilla came in to the Mayhew home in a litter of unwanted puppies. She was shy when she first arrived and wary of walking down to the centre garden. Cilla is now being cared for in a foster home and is doing well. She is almost house trained and has really gained confidence, greeting everyone she meets and playing with other dogs. Cilla attends weekly training classes where she has leaned to sit, lie, wait and give her paw. She is now looking for a permanent home where she can grow up being loved and cared for Photograph: PR
Age: Older dogs
Breed: Mixed breeds
Rescue home: Rain Rescue
Location: South Yorkshire
Story: George and Mildred were brought in to the centre from the pound. Both came in a very stressed state, having been left to wander the streets for weeks, living off rubbish and sleeping rough. Left to fend for themselves for so long and only having each other to depend on, the bond between the two dogs was extremely strong. Both of their coats were in a really bad state, full of fleas, dirty and lacking luster. Their teeth and gums were also terrible, due to a poor diet. Neither had had much training and would run off at every opportunity. Within the first couple of weeks, their coats began to regain their shine, and the biggest improvement was their teeth Photograph: PR
Age: Eight years
Breed: GSD x
Rescue Centre: HULA (Home for Unwanted and Lost Animals)
Location: Milton Keynes
Story: When Misty first arrived at HULA she was underweight and her coat was in poor condition. Because of the neglect she experienced, Misty had aggression issues with other dogs and was nervous around new people. This was Misty’s second stay at HULA – she was returned to the charity because sadly the scale of her issues had not come to light until she reached her new home. Since Misty’s second stay, she has benefited from regular training sessions at Crossroad kennels. Now Misty is transformed. Happy and confident, she’s gained weight, her coat is shining and she is now able to socialise with other dogs. Misty is continuing to come on in leaps and bounds and will make a fantastic pet for loving owners Photograph: Bridget Davey/PR
