Four puppies who were dumped in a box and abandoned in a woods are seeking new homes.
Gretal, Emma, Otterly and Ebony weighed just 200g each when Sirius Animal Rescue discovered them in the flimsy box in the woods.
The charity rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dog from Romanian to the UK - and is currently working on bringing all four pups into the country.
After hearing about their story, Rebeckah Vaughan, from Bidston, Wirral, has promised one of the dogs' future owners a one year daycare pass at No More Kennels.
Rebeckah, who has a Bachelor Science in canine behaviourist, owns No More Kennels in Warrington - and was given the privilege of naming Gretal.
Rebeckah,38, told TeamDogs : "I don’t want potential owners who work full time to be put off adopting.
"We have lots of dogs who come to us five days a week who are well socialised as they’ve come to us from being a pupper.
"A lot of dogs who come to No More Kennels come to us out of necessity as their owners all work long hours - I want Gretal's new family to know we will support them too."
It is not known how long Gretal and her sisters spent in the wood before being found - but they're said to be recovering well from their traumatic first few months of life.
Rebeckah has stressed the importance of socialising dogs from a young age to enable them to grow up into relaxed older dogs.
She added: "If a dog is used to a variety of situations and lots of doggy interactions then they are less likely to use aggression in moments of fear.
"It is important for us to help mould Gretal’s future into a positive happy one."
Gretal has been described as a "beautiful little face who really shows off her loving personality".
She will be able to live with other dogs, especially those who like to socialise, but cannot live with children under aged five.
Anybody interested in rehoming Gretal or any of her three sisters must have dog experience and should contact Sirius Animal Rescue for more information.
