A Welsh Hound was one of three flea-infested dogs rescued from a house in south Wales.
Hope Rescue are now looking after Harriet, along with two other dogs and a cat who were all found in severely poor conditions and fighting various infections.
South Wales Police were called to assist at a property, with the former owner signing over the pets to the staff at the Llanharan-based rescue centre.
Harriet is estimated to be around six-years-old and has a deep rooted ear infection which may eventually need surgery, but the main issue for now is the fur loss caused by itching and biting at flea spots.
Read more: Pen Farthing's dogs rescued from Afghanistan will be rehomed in Wales
Her coat, which should be medium to long haired, has suffered significant hair loss and is bald in places due to flea allergy dermatitis.
Along with the other two dogs, Sherlock and Olive, she has had a soothing bath and flea treatment.
Katie Bull, welfare and adoption officer at Hope Rescue, told TeamDogs : “She is enjoying coming out for her walks and loves getting her nose down to explore all of the new smells, she is the more timid of the group but it doesn't take her long to trust you and enjoy your company.”
The cat, Winston, has been transferred to All Creatures Great and Small Animal Sanctuary in Cwmbran as Hope Rescue only looks after dogs.
Time will now be spent continuing treatment and training as the three dogs settle in before the centre will think about putting them up for adoption.
Vanessa Waddon, Transformation Manager at Hope Rescue, said, “ We don’t see many Welsh Hounds come through so that was a nice surprise.
"We’ve given them some time to settle down so they’re only socialising with each other because it’s been quite traumatic where they came from.
“The only way is up for these guys now.”
Hope Rescue are desperate for donations towards their £15,000 monthly vet fees to continue their vital work.
If you think TeamDogs should campaign for an animals offenders list, then let us know in the comments here.
