Rescue dog who was kept in a locked bedroom is looking for a home

The eight-year-old pooch was rescued last July after her former owner kept her locked in a bedroom.

But, more than seven months on, and the canine is yet to receive a single adoption application.

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‘She’s such a sweet girl but, because she’s led such a restricted and withdrawn life, she needs really patient owners who can help her get used to the big wide world.’

Dotty – who still loves to be around people despite suffering neglect – will need a home where she’s the only pet and one that has a garden.

She’ll also need to wear a muzzle on walks as she can be quite reactive to things – and quieter trips out are advised for her, as a result.

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‘With people, however, it’s a different story.

‘She absolutely loves being around people and all she wants in life is a snuggle and a belly rub.’

The team add that she loves to get close for a cuddle and she’s an intelligent pooch – often picking up new tricks and commands very easily.

‘It’ll take the right person to give Dotty what she needs but, after all she’s been through, no one deserves it more,’ Hollie continues.

Watch that plate of cookies! A Dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 – 100,000 times more acute as that of humans.

If you’re interested in adopting Dotty, you can find more information here.

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