0:00:04 > 0:00:06Britain's animals are under threat.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09All too often, our wildlife and domestic pets
0:00:09 > 0:00:13are the victims of cruelty, persecution and neglect.
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0:00:19 > 0:00:22This is Animal 24:7.
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0:00:48 > 0:00:52But when they come up against man, their lives are often in danger.
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0:01:11 > 0:01:13On today's programme -
0:01:13 > 0:01:16North Yorkshire police? It's RSPCA Inspector 403...
0:01:16 > 0:01:19The police are called to four neglected dogs.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24The conditions are appalling for these animals. I'll be looking at getting the animals seized.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26I will have a vet here when you arrive, over.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30Ozzie, the bad-tempered lizard who needs a new owner.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33OK, on the scale of most aggressive iguanas...
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- I've got his tail. - Yeah, I'm not worried about the tail, it's the legs.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39He's down.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43And, on the move - the ducks evicted from their up-market home.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47We're going to do some duck-herding,
0:01:47 > 0:01:48which you'll enjoy.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51That sounds suspiciously like I'm going to look like a fool!
0:01:56 > 0:02:02First, though, we're off to North Yorkshire, and a complaint of cruelty involving four dogs.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06Calls concerning neglect can often involve a number of different issues.
0:02:06 > 0:02:11The animal may be underweight, kept in dirty or dangerous conditions,
0:02:11 > 0:02:14or left chained up for hours at a time.
0:02:14 > 0:02:21It's not that often, however, that an inspector finds all of these issues at one single property.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29This overgrown garden in North Yorkshire is home to four dogs,
0:02:29 > 0:02:33and there's a report that every single one of them is being neglected.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40RSPCA inspector Jill Cawdor has been called to investigate.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49I'm just knocking on the door to establish if it's the right address or not,
0:02:49 > 0:02:53but I can hear dogs, so I suspect this is where we want to be.
0:02:54 > 0:03:00Jill decides to check where the barking is coming from, and she's shocked at what she sees.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05There are four dogs in the yard, all are in a worrying state,
0:03:05 > 0:03:08and Jill is appalled at their conditions.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12OK, you're OK. You're OK, come on.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20No, I'm very, very unhappy with this.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24Jill is immediately concerned for this Labrador cross called Shandy.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26She's underweight and very nervous.
0:03:26 > 0:03:32You can see, the arrangement for this dog is absolutely unacceptable.
0:03:32 > 0:03:38The dog is underweight, it's left on a lead that short that she can hang herself,
0:03:38 > 0:03:42there's no water for that dog, she's living in her own faeces, living in mud.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47This German Shepherd called Snowy also has a whole host of problems.
0:03:47 > 0:03:53She's underweight, she's got no shelter, she's got no comfortable resting area, she's got no bedding,
0:03:53 > 0:03:56the fact she's tethered on such a heavy chain...
0:03:56 > 0:03:59She's really very thin, is this dog. You know, under the coat.
0:03:59 > 0:04:05The coat's hiding quite a lot, but the dog is very, very thin.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07Very nervous. Aren't you?
0:04:09 > 0:04:14And there are also two Rottweilers called Bronson and Tia.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18They seem healthier, but their environment is completely inappropriate.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20It's the big male Rottweiler at the end.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24The Rottie bitch in the pen, at least she is loose,
0:04:24 > 0:04:29but again, no water, living in her own faeces, it's full of hazards.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32The conditions are just completely unacceptable.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36The male Rottweiler at the end, he's tethered to a caravan axle,
0:04:36 > 0:04:40but he's wound himself up that much on the caravan axle, he can't...
0:04:40 > 0:04:43You can see him now, he can literally sit his bottom
0:04:43 > 0:04:46on the step of his kennel entrance, but he can't actually get in there.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50What little bit of water he's got in a bucket is absolutely brown.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53All of the dogs have their own different problems.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58Almost every kind of neglect is evident at this property,
0:04:58 > 0:05:02and Jill thinks she has dealt with these dogs before, but at a different house.
0:05:02 > 0:05:07I believe the people that live here are some people that I've previously dealt with.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10It certainly is the same dogs,
0:05:10 > 0:05:14and, yes, they have had several visits from me,
0:05:14 > 0:05:18one of which was a warning notice for similar things,
0:05:18 > 0:05:23but the dogs are in worse condition than when I saw them for the warning notice,
0:05:23 > 0:05:25and the warning has been given,
0:05:25 > 0:05:28so there won't be another warning from my point of view.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32I'm not prepared to leave these animals in this situation,
0:05:32 > 0:05:36so I'm going to make some telephone calls now, and see what I can get arranged.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40I've got a cruelty case and I need a vet on-site...
0:05:40 > 0:05:45The vet's professional opinion is needed before Jill can seize these dogs and get them treated.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48No, it's four dogs.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50'OK. All right, thanks for that.'
0:05:50 > 0:05:54The vet is on his way. Now Jill needs to call the police.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59North Yorkshire police? It's RSPCA Inspector 403. Are you receiving, over?
0:06:00 > 0:06:02I've walked in on a job with four dogs.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06The conditions are appalling for these animals, and I'll be looking
0:06:06 > 0:06:08at getting the animals seized and taken away.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12I will have a vet down here when you arrive, over.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- Bye, now. Bye.- 'Bye.'
0:06:17 > 0:06:21Jill thinks this is a case of neglect and the owner could be prosecuted.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24It's vital she follows the correct procedure.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28She begins to gather evidence that will form part of her case.
0:06:28 > 0:06:33Animal welfare is about looking at your animal and saying to yourself,
0:06:33 > 0:06:36"Would I be comfortable left in those conditions,
0:06:36 > 0:06:41"and have I got what I require to be left for a long period of time?"
0:06:41 > 0:06:44Any person only has to look and think, "Well, I haven't got a drink,
0:06:44 > 0:06:48"I haven't got a comfortable area to sit or sleep in."
0:06:48 > 0:06:53'It's very obvious to any animal owner that more is required.'
0:06:55 > 0:07:00And the way Snowy is tethered is more evidence of neglect.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03It's the kind of chain that would be used for tethering a horse,
0:07:03 > 0:07:06not tethering your... Tethering a dog.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09Can you see all the twig entangled here with this chain?
0:07:09 > 0:07:14This is a classic example of where the dog will just knot up more and more,
0:07:14 > 0:07:18I think we can see how something like that
0:07:18 > 0:07:22can create...such a danger,
0:07:22 > 0:07:27and that, er... This just weighs a ton.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29There's a good girl.
0:07:29 > 0:07:35All the dogs are depressed and withdrawn, but Shandy seems particularly listless.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37Jill would love to take them away now,
0:07:37 > 0:07:41but she needs to wait for the vet and the police to arrive.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44These are conditions that I'm not happy to leave any animal in,
0:07:44 > 0:07:47and that's the reason I've called a veterinary surgeon,
0:07:47 > 0:07:52to see if he will support me that these dogs should be removed immediately.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Still to come...
0:08:00 > 0:08:03Tia shows just how eager she is to escape her dirty pen.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06Come here, darling!
0:08:06 > 0:08:07Just grab her!
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Come on!
0:08:09 > 0:08:14And meet Zeus the goose, who also wants to get away.
0:08:15 > 0:08:16Don't you start on me!
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- Oh, dear!- Fancies a swim.
0:08:21 > 0:08:27In Britain, pet ownership isn't just restricted to dogs, cats or rabbits.
0:08:27 > 0:08:33The number of people owning exotic animals and reptiles has more than doubled in the last few years,
0:08:33 > 0:08:37but these animals are difficult to keep and, all too often,
0:08:37 > 0:08:41people take them on without realising the level of care they require,
0:08:41 > 0:08:44or how big they can grow.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55Meet Ozzie, a five-foot long iguana with a bad attitude.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00But despite his temper, Ozzie is much loved.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04He's four years old, and has been raised by Ian and Hayley Wright.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07They've even built him a vivarium in the cupboard under the stairs.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Don't...don't whip.
0:09:13 > 0:09:20Over the last year, Ozzie has grown much bigger, and has become more aggressive.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24On top of that, Ian suffers from epilepsy,
0:09:24 > 0:09:27and has not been able to give Ozzie the attention he needs.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30The Wrights think this isn't fair on their pet,
0:09:30 > 0:09:35so have agreed to give their iguana away to someone who can care for him properly.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38We're giving him up for rehoming.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41He's going to Hull rescue centre.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43We think it's the best thing to do.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46He's not getting the attention he should get.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49The less attention he gets, the worse he's going to get.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54They may look pretty when they're small, but they do get big,
0:09:54 > 0:09:58and they can grow up to six foot long, if not bigger.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00You can't keep them cramped up.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02There's no way you can keep them cramped up.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06Ian goes to give Ozzie his last feed.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09The iguana is true to form, and doesn't welcome the attention.
0:10:11 > 0:10:16You've always got to have your wits about you. He might bite or whip.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20Ian admits he is scared of his pet, and it's no surprise.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25Ozzie has razor-sharp teeth, and a tail that can deal a powerful blow.
0:10:25 > 0:10:26Ian has the scars to prove it.
0:10:26 > 0:10:32I've got a jaw mark going round, the shape of his mouth.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- The teeth go backwards, so you have to...- Like a saw blade, aren't they?
0:10:36 > 0:10:40So you have to wait, basically, till they let go,
0:10:40 > 0:10:43cos if you pull it out, you'll make it worse.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45I've been bitten on the face by him.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47I've got a scar there,
0:10:47 > 0:10:49I've got one near my lip.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54I've been whipped with his tail across my nose.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- Oh, he got your eye, didn't he? - And I had like a black eye.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04But who would be prepared to take on this bad-tempered iguana?
0:11:04 > 0:11:07Enter Hull-based Reptile Rescue.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10Antony Case and Lee Reeve are used to handling difficult animals,
0:11:10 > 0:11:15and have agreed to take Ozzie in and try and calm his temper.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20Hello, I'm Antony from Reptile Rescue Hull. Nice to meet you. And this is Lee.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25Let's have a look.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- Temperament? - He's been a bit aggressive.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33Well, what we'll do, we'll go in and see how he reacts to me, see if he bites me.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40Let's see. Let's have a good look at it. Just put the bracer up to make sure.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42There we go, and we're in.
0:11:42 > 0:11:47Antony makes his move, and Ozzie shows how hard to handle he can be.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Can you get that glove off?
0:11:51 > 0:11:53I'm actually better without them.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57OK, OK... OK, OK...
0:11:57 > 0:11:58No, he's having a right belt.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- On the scale of most aggressive iguanas...- I've got his tail.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07I'm not worried about the tail, it's the legs.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09He's down.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12Let him go, let him go.
0:12:12 > 0:12:16Back legs, you need to pin. OK, calm down, calm down.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18Finally, Antony gains the upper hand.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19And we're out.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22He's pretty aggressive for an iguana.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Um... However, he is in lovely condition.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27He is in excellent condition,
0:12:27 > 0:12:31and he's most probably going to be a six and a half foot iguana fully grown. Easily.
0:12:31 > 0:12:37Antony's confidence and expert handling is starting to pay off,
0:12:37 > 0:12:39as Ozzie begins to calm down.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43He's sitting a bit more relaxed now. There we go. OK, it's OK.
0:12:43 > 0:12:44Life's not terrible.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47There we go. There we go.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51With him, I think it's more the lack of handling recently,
0:12:51 > 0:12:53because of your epilepsy, obviously,
0:12:53 > 0:12:57but your lack of handling recently, I think he's just nervous.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59To him, it's suddenly like a downgrade,
0:12:59 > 0:13:02nobody's holding him or handling him or playing with him any more.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04Also, he's ready for breeding now.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07During breeding seasons, iguanas' testosterone...
0:13:07 > 0:13:12The best way of explaining it in layman's terms is it goes from one to a thousand, yeah?
0:13:12 > 0:13:14So they become very, very territorial.
0:13:14 > 0:13:20Outside his vivarium, it's easy to see just how much damage Ozzie could cause.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25A lot of people don't realise that the strength in the end of this tail is immense.
0:13:25 > 0:13:30That tail there, if that clouted you in your temple, you're gone, and that's it.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34These tails exert massive amounts of pressure in the whip.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38Ian and Hayley are doing the right thing in giving their pet away.
0:13:38 > 0:13:46It's not fair for him when he's wanting out, you know, and I'm not feeling well enough to do that.
0:13:46 > 0:13:53But, as Antony prepares Ozzie for the journey, it all becomes too much for Hayley.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56Come on, come and say goodbye to him before he goes.
0:13:56 > 0:14:01He'll be well looked after, but, at the end of the day, you can come and see him.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- Thanks a lot.- All right? And he'll be well looked after.
0:14:03 > 0:14:08- He'll be well looked after, don't you worry.- OK. - Come down and see him.
0:14:08 > 0:14:09All right? We'll see you soon.
0:14:11 > 0:14:12Come on then, little one.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19Ozzie is taken to Reptile Rescue HQ,
0:14:19 > 0:14:22and he takes pride of place on Antony's lap.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26The transformation in his behaviour is remarkable.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29Once nervous and agitated, he's now much more relaxed,
0:14:29 > 0:14:31and enjoying the journey.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38Right, let's pop him on here for a second and give him a quick once-over.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42You can see the full length of him now properly, yeah?
0:14:42 > 0:14:46He is starting to go orange, a sign of the breeding season, and you can see the teeth on him.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49This is like a piranha, so if this does bite down on your finger,
0:14:49 > 0:14:52your finger's going, it's as simple as that.
0:14:52 > 0:14:57As long as they don't feel scared, they're usually pretty timid in that respect, but still,
0:14:57 > 0:15:00you know, at the end of the day it is a WILD animal.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02OK, we'll introduce him to his new home,
0:15:02 > 0:15:07so hopefully he's going to enjoy it. So, let's try it out,
0:15:07 > 0:15:11see if he likes it, see if it has his appreciation or not.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15Oh, I think it does.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18Antony will now look for a new home for Ozzie,
0:15:18 > 0:15:21but he wants to be sure the next owner is the right one.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24As long as they can show that they've got the right equipment,
0:15:24 > 0:15:28the right knowledge and the time to give, we would happily rehome Ozzie to them with no charge.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32Whoever takes him would have to build a tank specifically for him,
0:15:32 > 0:15:36so we're looking at six foot high by about four by four, minimum.
0:15:36 > 0:15:41And the number one thing with an animal that's aggressive when it comes in, is to make it feel secure.
0:15:41 > 0:15:4399% of aggression is born through fear.
0:15:43 > 0:15:49Antony will keep Ozzie until he is confident he's found him a perfect new home.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53For now, the iguana seems to be enjoying his new surroundings,
0:15:53 > 0:15:55and hogs the limelight in the rescue centre's window.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03Later...
0:16:03 > 0:16:07Ozzie is on his best behaviour as he looks for a new owner.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11So far, since he's been here, he's been pretty good. He hasn't bitten anyone.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14He does have his days. Like humans, animals have bad days as well.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18And a testing time for Snowy, as she receives urgent treatment.
0:16:18 > 0:16:24OK... No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- Come on, you were fine before, weren't you?- OK.
0:16:30 > 0:16:36Moving house is supposed to be one of the most stressful things we do in life.
0:16:36 > 0:16:37It can also affect our pets,
0:16:37 > 0:16:40especially if it means moving to a smaller house,
0:16:40 > 0:16:44where there is just not enough room to keep as many animals.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48But, as I found out when I spent the day with the RSPCA,
0:16:48 > 0:16:51it doesn't always have to be bad news.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57This large, leafy garden near Pinewood in Buckinghamshire
0:16:57 > 0:17:01is the luxurious home of one goose and a posse of ducks.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08They've lived here for eight years, but now their owner is downsizing
0:17:08 > 0:17:12and wants her animals to still enjoy the finer things of life.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16I've arrived with RSPCA animal collection officer Dennis Lovell
0:17:16 > 0:17:18to take these birds to their new home,
0:17:18 > 0:17:22and it seems they're eager to meet us.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24DUCKS QUACK
0:17:24 > 0:17:29As Dennis gets things ready, I go to meet owner Vanessa Williams.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33They've given us so much pleasure, they need to go to a nice home.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36But they've got a lot of space to roam around here.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40How are we going to corral them into somewhere we can actually get hold of them?
0:17:40 > 0:17:43We're going to do some duck-herding,
0:17:43 > 0:17:44which you'll enjoy.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47That sounds suspiciously like I'm going to look like a fool!
0:17:47 > 0:17:49No, not at all.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51Just signal the way you don't want them to go,
0:17:51 > 0:17:54and they will automatically move away from the stick,
0:17:54 > 0:17:57so they should start moving down gently that way.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- So, how do we begin? - OK, well, it's over to you.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03Your turn. The ducks are there.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05We need to get them down the drive,
0:18:05 > 0:18:08through the gate and into the duck shed.
0:18:08 > 0:18:09Sounds like one man and his flock!
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- And there isn't just ducks. There's a goose there as well, I see.- Yeah.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- What's the goose called?- Zeus.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- Zeus the goose!- Yes, Zeus the goose.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- Oh, brilliant.- He's a Brecon Buff.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26In Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of all the gods,
0:18:26 > 0:18:28and he's certainly got a palace here,
0:18:28 > 0:18:30so it's unlikely he'll want to leave.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32I'd better concentrate on what I'm doing.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35I want them to go that way, so I put the stick out that way.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39Yeah, perfect. You should try and just catch them up a little bit, Tom.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41And with a few tips from Vanessa...
0:18:41 > 0:18:44The idea is to get them into the shed, not the pen, yeah?
0:18:44 > 0:18:45Absolutely, into the shed.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48..this wild goose chase goes swimmingly.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50Take it nice and slowly. They're going.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52Oh... Oh... Oh... Yay!
0:18:52 > 0:18:59The birds go right where we want them, and Dennis has a plan for stage two of the capture.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00I want to get Zeus out first.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04Yeah, you're right. You need to bring Zeus out first.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08Usually, if you just gently take him around the neck with your hand...
0:19:08 > 0:19:11I mean, obviously, gently. You know that yourself.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15.He will immobilise and freeze, and then you can just pick him up.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17Well, shall we go in, get tackling him?
0:19:19 > 0:19:21Hello, Zeus.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24Geese have a reputation for feistiness,
0:19:24 > 0:19:28but Dennis shows no fear, and Zeus is soon caught.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32OK. OK, Mr Zeus.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Well done.- Looks quite a placid bird in your arms there. - Yeah, but you can feel him.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- He's a big, chunky bird. - Isn't he gorgeous? What do you think about seeing him go?
0:19:42 > 0:19:46Well, I didn't think I would be emotional, but it's sad, you know.
0:19:46 > 0:19:51They've had a good home here, but he's going to a glorious environment and he will love it.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55And he'll soon find his place there, and probably end up being in charge.
0:19:55 > 0:19:56I would think so, yeah.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59Dennis settles Zeus down for the journey.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02Now it's time to herd up his friends.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05So, what's the technique here?
0:20:05 > 0:20:09Well, we're going to use this board, and we're going to try and corner them.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12If you flat-hand them on the back, Tom.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16Mind the door, someone.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20He's a tufty one. Who's this one?
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- This is Romeo.- Romeo.
0:20:23 > 0:20:30With all the birds accounted for, they're ready to leave this posh pad to head for pastures new.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34I'm intrigued to see what kind of home will match their old stomping ground.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42While Vanessa may be downsizing,
0:20:42 > 0:20:44Zeus and his pals are doing anything but.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48This large farm right in the heart of the countryside is their new home.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55Animal lover Peter Butcher has agreed to take on the birds,
0:20:55 > 0:20:57and keep them in the manner to which they've become accustomed.
0:20:57 > 0:21:03- PARROT: Hello!- Hello! So, how many birds and animals do you think you've got here, Peter?
0:21:03 > 0:21:08Well, there's 18 ponies, there's four alpacas,
0:21:08 > 0:21:12seven goats, and about 240 birds.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- And two sheep.- Why?
0:21:15 > 0:21:17Well, most of them need rescuing.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21We love our animals, and I think, if we can give them a good home
0:21:21 > 0:21:25where they can just live the rest of their days in peace and quiet,
0:21:25 > 0:21:27then, you know, it makes us feel good.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32When we look for a new home, quite often first impressions are what counts.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34Oh, let's take you in, yes.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38Oh, yes. Hello, darling.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40It's love at first sight for Peter.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44Now I'm keen to see how Zeus reacts to his new lake,
0:21:44 > 0:21:46and his new neighbours.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49Very excited about the water!
0:21:49 > 0:21:51Oh! Oh, cor!
0:21:51 > 0:21:54Don't you start on me! Oh, dear.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56Fancies a swim.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01But, much as Zeus is chomping at the bit, he's going to have to be patient.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05Are we going to be able to get these straight out on to the lake?
0:22:05 > 0:22:08As tempting as it is, I don't think we ought to, actually.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13I think they should have a couple of days sort of on their own, just while they can acclimatise.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15It would be a bit mind-boggling for them, you think?
0:22:15 > 0:22:21I think so. The environment they came from was really quiet, under the trees, wasn't it?
0:22:21 > 0:22:22Very quiet, on their own.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25Now, all of a sudden, they've got loads of friends.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28And some spectacularly noisy parrots in the background.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30And some great parrots, exactly!
0:22:30 > 0:22:32PARROT: Hello!
0:22:32 > 0:22:36Peter has set aside a small enclosure for the new arrivals,
0:22:36 > 0:22:40where they can settle in and get used to being one of the crowd.
0:22:40 > 0:22:41All right.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- There.- He wants his brood out, doesn't he?- Yeah.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48Oh, look at this, darlings!
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- Oh!- This is Romeo in here, apparently, the one with the tuft.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- He's gorgeous. - Oh, he's straight out!
0:22:57 > 0:22:59Oh, look at them.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01Look, here they come.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05And after a few moments, the reception committee arrives.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08He's the boss.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- That's somewhat of a welcome. - Yeah, Mr Farmyard.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15When they go out, actually on to the lake, within two hours, they're just the best of friends.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18That's all talk, that is.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22There's another goose like Zeus, isn't there? Is that another Brecon?
0:23:22 > 0:23:28That's another Brecon. That's a female, which he will enjoy very much in a short time.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33It's quite nice for you, this, Dennis.
0:23:33 > 0:23:39Is it unusual to be taking animals from a nice situation and taking them to an even better one?
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- It's all quite upbeat, really. - Yes, it is. This is obviously a lovely place for them to come.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47There is nothing wrong with where they were, but the lady needed help,
0:23:47 > 0:23:49didn't she, and it was just nice
0:23:49 > 0:23:51that we were able to help her in this sort of way.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02Coming up...
0:24:02 > 0:24:05another amazing new home, this time for Ozzie.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09He's sensing, he's using his tongue, he's tasting. Off he goes.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11He seems to like it.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17Now we're back with RSPCA inspector Jill Cawdor,
0:24:17 > 0:24:21who's investigating a complaint of neglect to four dogs.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25Jill found problems with the way each of these animals was being kept.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28They were tied up with dangerous tethers,
0:24:28 > 0:24:31two were seriously underweight,
0:24:31 > 0:24:34and a Rottweiler was locked in a dirty pen.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37Jill wanted to take the animals away,
0:24:37 > 0:24:41but legally she needed police and a vet to support her case.
0:24:45 > 0:24:48It's midday, and the police have arrived at the property.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50Jill briefs them on what she's found.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52There's four dogs,
0:24:52 > 0:24:55Rottie male, Rottie female, white German Shepherd bitch
0:24:55 > 0:24:57and a Lab cross bitch.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59I know all the dogs. I've dealt with them a lot.
0:24:59 > 0:25:04And after several minutes, vet Edward Button is also on the scene.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08Jill can't seize the dogs without a vet's support.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11If Edward decides the dogs are suffering,
0:25:11 > 0:25:13Jill can take them immediately.
0:25:14 > 0:25:16He's shocked by what he sees.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19- Is this how they are? You've tied them up here, have you? - No, no, this is...
0:25:19 > 0:25:22- This is how they're left? - Exactly. I haven't touched them.
0:25:22 > 0:25:28Snowy the German Shepherd is first to be examined, and she's extremely thin.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32Her coat is thick and dirty, and this is disguising her bony frame.
0:25:32 > 0:25:37- She's got a big clump under this ear. - Yeah, matted up here.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41It's now Rottweiler Bronson's turn.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44He seems pleased to be getting some attention.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47He's in slightly better physical condition.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51He's not as thin, but you can see the conditions he's kept in.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54It's not very satisfactory, is it,
0:25:54 > 0:25:57basically standing in his own faeces?
0:25:59 > 0:26:04It's unacceptable to keep animals tied like this in these conditions,
0:26:04 > 0:26:07without looking after them a bit better.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11They don't get thin like this overnight, that's the thing.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15They get progressive weight loss if they're underfed.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19Edward is concerned about Bronson and Snowy,
0:26:19 > 0:26:23but, of all the dogs, Shandy looks in an even worse condition.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- Obviously a bit nervous. - Good girl, good girl.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28She's timid and shaking with nerves.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30- There's a good girl.- All right.
0:26:33 > 0:26:34She's thin, isn't she?
0:26:34 > 0:26:36Yeah, yeah.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39Edward has seen enough. It's clear something needs to be done.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42Yeah, I mean, you can't just leave dogs like this.
0:26:42 > 0:26:47Do you think these have been caused to suffer by the weight loss and conditions? Are you happy to say?
0:26:47 > 0:26:50Yes, I would say that...
0:26:50 > 0:26:52I mean, just to look at the condition of them,
0:26:52 > 0:26:56they're obviously not getting adequate care and attention, and food.
0:26:56 > 0:27:01Edward decides that none of these dogs should have to live like this.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03It's the result Jill wanted.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06All dogs are going to be removed. The police will seize all four dogs.
0:27:06 > 0:27:11The vet's happy that the animals have been caused unnecessary suffering due to being so thin,
0:27:11 > 0:27:14and the conditions they're living in. He's supporting me
0:27:14 > 0:27:17on a Section Nine offence under the Animal Welfare Act,
0:27:17 > 0:27:20in that these two Rotties here, their needs aren't being met.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23They're not being kept in adequate enough conditions.
0:27:23 > 0:27:24That's what we're going to run with.
0:27:24 > 0:27:29Jill's relieved that all the dogs can now be removed.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31First to go is Rottweiler Bronson.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- Want me to hold him with you?- Yep.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37He's healthier, and clearly excited to be off his tether.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40Next it's Tia's turn.
0:27:40 > 0:27:46After being caged in a dirty pen, she too is keen to be leaving, and makes a bolt for freedom.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48Come here, darling! Just grab her!
0:27:48 > 0:27:51Come on!
0:27:51 > 0:27:57But Tia's escape is short-lived, and she's quickly brought under control.
0:27:57 > 0:28:02Both Rottweilers are healthy enough to go straight to the local animal centre,
0:28:02 > 0:28:05but for Shandy and Snowy it's a different story.
0:28:05 > 0:28:09Because they're underweight, they need immediate treatment.
0:28:09 > 0:28:13They're taken back to the surgery where they can be properly assessed.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22Edward's first job is to check Shandy's weight.
0:28:22 > 0:28:26A dog of this breed should weigh at least 25 kilos.
0:28:26 > 0:28:2819.3, yeah.
0:28:28 > 0:28:31Shandy is more than 20% below that.
0:28:31 > 0:28:35Right, then, let's just pop you on the table. Come on. There we go. Good girl.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38Edward needs to check there are no alternative causes
0:28:38 > 0:28:42for Shandy's weight loss other than being underfed.
0:28:42 > 0:28:44She's a lovely dog.
0:28:44 > 0:28:49There's no actual wound or sores, or... She's not been scratching, and no skin problems.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51It's just...condition, isn't it?
0:28:51 > 0:28:55- Right.- You know, and the state that she had to...- Live in.- ..live in.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59A blood test will check for any underlying illnesses or disease.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- Brave girl.- All right, well done.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05But one thing's for certain, Shandy is starving.
0:29:05 > 0:29:10We do tend to feed a dog, you know, bringing it in on examination like tonight,
0:29:10 > 0:29:14just to show the fact that they are very hungry.
0:29:14 > 0:29:18The minute they're offered water and food, it's something that they are wanting, you know,
0:29:18 > 0:29:22and her body weight shows that she clearly hasn't been getting enough.
0:29:22 > 0:29:25That went down very well, didn't it?
0:29:25 > 0:29:31It's now Snowy's turn. She's also underweight, but the true extent of her neglect is hidden.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33This dog is thin, isn't she?
0:29:33 > 0:29:37But her coat is really quite disguising.
0:29:37 > 0:29:39Snowy has had a traumatic few hours,
0:29:39 > 0:29:42and is clearly terrified by her new surroundings.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49- Is it the noise of the clippers? - All right, darling.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52Come on, you were fine before, weren't you?
0:29:52 > 0:29:55She's actually really a very kind dog.
0:29:55 > 0:29:59She's just very worried, and just, probably, lack of being socialised.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03You know, this sort of situation is a little overwhelming for her.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05She's just not sure what's coming next.
0:30:05 > 0:30:09They just don't know quite what to expect. Give you a feed, shall we?
0:30:09 > 0:30:12Pop you down.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15Snowy's reaction to the food is very telling.
0:30:15 > 0:30:17Oh, let me 'ave it!
0:30:17 > 0:30:22Well, she's pretty starving, I would say, poor girl.
0:30:22 > 0:30:27Yeah, she's certainly devoured that at a rate of knots, hasn't she? Certainly a hungry dog.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29That's it, it's gone.
0:30:29 > 0:30:33Snowy and Shandy are now safe, and Jill thinks that the evidence
0:30:33 > 0:30:37for her prosecution case is starting to mount.
0:30:37 > 0:30:43So I think the conditions were, for the dogs, that they were living in, were very poor,
0:30:43 > 0:30:47and I'd hope they would be confiscated, and we are able to put the dogs up for a new home.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50That's what we hope with every case that we're taking,
0:30:50 > 0:30:54I'm dealing with it as a serious case tonight,
0:30:54 > 0:30:59and I don't see any reason, at the moment, why I wouldn't hope to get that result.
0:30:59 > 0:31:05It's been an ordeal for Snowy and Shandy, but at least they're out of that back yard.
0:31:05 > 0:31:09But their health is still a concern, and both dogs have a long way to go.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15Still to come...
0:31:15 > 0:31:19- Shandy's on her way to a better life.- She's a new dog.
0:31:19 > 0:31:21This is what we hoped to achieve.
0:31:21 > 0:31:23It's just fantastic.
0:31:23 > 0:31:27We're getting her back to where she should be.
0:31:30 > 0:31:35Earlier, we brought you the story of a bad-tempered iguana called Ozzie.
0:31:35 > 0:31:41He's had to leave the care of his owners, and is now in a temporary home at Reptile Rescue in Hull,
0:31:41 > 0:31:44hoping to catch the eye of a new owner.
0:31:44 > 0:31:48But finding a home properly equipped to care for a potentially aggressive
0:31:48 > 0:31:52five-foot reptile is not straightforward.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01For the past month, Ozzie has been in good company.
0:32:05 > 0:32:08He's been sharing his home with dozens of other reptiles
0:32:08 > 0:32:11who have also found themselves in need of help.
0:32:12 > 0:32:16Abandonment is a typical thing with most reptiles nowadays.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20The main reason is that the craze on reptiles has taken over,
0:32:20 > 0:32:23and now more people actually want a reptile than they do a cat or a dog.
0:32:28 > 0:32:33We started Reptile Rescue five years ago, but at the time we ran it from home.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37Since then, in the last year, we joined up with what was a local pet shop,
0:32:37 > 0:32:41under the agreement that he would no longer sell reptiles which we don't.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45If somebody comes in and they've got the right equipment, they can leave with a reptile.
0:32:45 > 0:32:49If they come in and they haven't got the right equipment and they buy it,
0:32:49 > 0:32:52which is what funds us now, they can leave with a reptile.
0:32:52 > 0:32:55So, as long as they have the right equipment to care for it,
0:32:55 > 0:32:58the same as you wouldn't send a dog into a home with no food or water bowl,
0:32:58 > 0:33:03we wouldn't send a snake or a reptile into a home without the correct lighting or heating.
0:33:05 > 0:33:09Whoever decides to take Ozzie will have to prove to Antony
0:33:09 > 0:33:11that they can give him a suitable home.
0:33:11 > 0:33:13They must have a vivarium,
0:33:13 > 0:33:16and it must be big enough for Ozzie to exercise in.
0:33:16 > 0:33:20It must also have UV lighting to simulate his natural environment,
0:33:20 > 0:33:24and the family must be able to put up with his bad temper.
0:33:24 > 0:33:28So far, since he's been here, he's been pretty good.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32He hasn't bitten anyone. He does have his days, but we expect that with any iguana.
0:33:32 > 0:33:35Like humans, animals have bad days as well.
0:33:35 > 0:33:39The colouration's come back an awful lot, a much happier little man.
0:33:41 > 0:33:45And now a family have shown interest in giving Ozzie a new home.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47Meet Colin and Laura Nolan,
0:33:47 > 0:33:49and their two children, Edward and Ethan.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55They already keep a number of iguanas,
0:33:55 > 0:33:59and now Colin has built this amazing enclosure especially for Ozzie.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02He's converted two store cupboards
0:34:02 > 0:34:06with a connecting tunnel into a large vivarium,
0:34:06 > 0:34:09and it's passed Antony's high standards.
0:34:09 > 0:34:13Now it's time to find out if Ozzie likes it too.
0:34:15 > 0:34:19- Hi, Antony.- Hello, Colin. I need to get him in as quick as possible...
0:34:19 > 0:34:20Oh, come on in. Yes, come in.
0:34:22 > 0:34:25This is Ozzie, your new iguana,
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- who seems...- Beautiful.
0:34:27 > 0:34:32Who seems quite besotted with getting in his new home himself.
0:34:32 > 0:34:37He's sensing, he's using his tongue, he's tasting, he's thinking about it.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40Off he goes.
0:34:40 > 0:34:42He seems to like it.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44He's having no problem climbing.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46Make sure he can actually make it up to his
0:34:46 > 0:34:48walkway into his second tank...
0:34:48 > 0:34:50Oh, more than easily.
0:34:50 > 0:34:51More than easily.
0:34:51 > 0:34:54There we go, perfect.
0:34:54 > 0:34:58Ozzie takes to his new lair straight away, and Antony's impressed.
0:34:58 > 0:35:04Rather than just being stuck in this one vivarium all day, he can actually diversify.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07He can move across into the other vivarium, he can sit in the middle.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10It gives him lots of things to enjoy and search for.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13It also means Colin's able to move his veg about more,
0:35:13 > 0:35:18so rather than making it a simple "there's your veg", he can put it in here, in here, in here,
0:35:18 > 0:35:22and make it more realistic where the iguana has to search for the vegetables,
0:35:22 > 0:35:24as it would have to forage in the wild.
0:35:27 > 0:35:31Colin has clearly put a lot of thought and creativity into the vivarium,
0:35:31 > 0:35:34and he's delighted with his new arrival.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37He looks awesome. He looks really cool.
0:35:37 > 0:35:42He looks really healthy, has good colouring, and a good size.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44Whenever we handle the iguanas,
0:35:44 > 0:35:47we know how to look after them and we know... We respect them.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49They're a big animal, they're a wild animal,
0:35:49 > 0:35:52and we've got to respect them, and we do.
0:35:52 > 0:35:54It's just an awesome creature.
0:35:55 > 0:35:59He's done an excellent job with it, It's perfect for Ozzie.
0:35:59 > 0:36:03I think he's going to settle in nicely here and thoroughly enjoy himself,
0:36:03 > 0:36:04which is what we want.
0:36:04 > 0:36:09You know, the whole process of rescuing is that once you get them into a home this good,
0:36:09 > 0:36:12and when you see something like this, this makes it worthwhile.
0:36:12 > 0:36:18And, after his dinner, Ozzie is content to soak up a few UV rays.
0:36:18 > 0:36:22It's clear this iguana has found a real home from home.
0:36:27 > 0:36:33Finally today, it's time to catch up with the four dogs rescued from a filthy back yard.
0:36:33 > 0:36:37Shandy, Snowy, Tia and Bronson were all being kept in shocking conditions.
0:36:37 > 0:36:41They were malnourished and neglected,
0:36:41 > 0:36:46so RSPCA inspector Jill Cawdor was called in to save them.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55This is the RSPCA animal home in York.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59Today, Jill has come back to check on Rottweilers Tia and Bronson.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02Just a month ago, they were caged and chained in a dirty yard.
0:37:02 > 0:37:06Now they're getting used to a new way of life.
0:37:06 > 0:37:07Come on, Tia.
0:37:08 > 0:37:09Good girl!
0:37:09 > 0:37:13Tia and Bronson are both doing really well.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15They've settled in to the kennels well.
0:37:15 > 0:37:19Bronson is a big strong boy. He's quite difficult to handle.
0:37:19 > 0:37:24He's not, obviously, had a lot of socialisation, he's lacking a few manners.
0:37:24 > 0:37:28Tia, you can see, she's enjoying all the attention
0:37:28 > 0:37:30that she's getting here at the RSPCA.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33Bronson is loving the attention too,
0:37:33 > 0:37:38and enjoys his daily groom by kennel-hand Marie Sandle.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41Bronson's getting on really, really well.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44He has calmed down a bit since he first came in.
0:37:44 > 0:37:47I don't think he'd ever been taught how to walk on a collar and lead,
0:37:47 > 0:37:50so we've had to start from scratch, really.
0:37:50 > 0:37:55He's very friendly towards everybody he meets, and he is a firm favourite with the staff here.
0:37:55 > 0:38:00The regular grooming is helping Bronson look and smell better.
0:38:00 > 0:38:05He was a bit stinky and a bit fluffy when he first came in,
0:38:05 > 0:38:08so it's really nice for the dog.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12Rottweilers have a bad reputation for being aggressive,
0:38:12 > 0:38:15but these two are far from the stereotype.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18Even though they're surrounded by strangers,
0:38:18 > 0:38:20they have remained good-natured.
0:38:20 > 0:38:24You know, sadly, Rottweilers do get a bad name,
0:38:24 > 0:38:28and a lot of bad press, and it's like with any dog,
0:38:28 > 0:38:32it's understanding the breed and them being handled correctly,
0:38:32 > 0:38:34but you can see what a lovely-natured, er...
0:38:34 > 0:38:38lovely-natured girl she is.
0:38:38 > 0:38:43Jill is delighted to have rescued Bronson and Tia from their dirty back yard.
0:38:43 > 0:38:44They will now stay with the RSPCA
0:38:44 > 0:38:47until their owner has been dealt with.
0:38:47 > 0:38:48Good girl!
0:38:48 > 0:38:53Shandy and Snowy, the other dogs that were seized from the same back yard,
0:38:53 > 0:38:55were in a much worse condition.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58They were skinny, malnourished, and very nervous.
0:38:58 > 0:39:02They've had to stay at the vet's surgery until their health improves.
0:39:02 > 0:39:07Today is the day of their final medical check with vet Edward Button.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11Right, we'll just take her weight, then.
0:39:11 > 0:39:14She's certainly put on a lot of condition, hasn't she?
0:39:14 > 0:39:15Good girl, just calm down.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19It's 25.8.
0:39:19 > 0:39:22She's obviously put on a lot of weight since I saw her last,
0:39:22 > 0:39:25which is a month ago when we rescued her,
0:39:25 > 0:39:30and the overall impression is that she's now filled out a lot.
0:39:30 > 0:39:35You can see that she's put on about 50% weight from when she was rescued, which is great,
0:39:35 > 0:39:38cos this is more the normal weight that she ought to be.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41She's still got room to put a little bit more on, hasn't she?
0:39:41 > 0:39:42She's still just a little bit...
0:39:42 > 0:39:44Although she's quite a slight dog...
0:39:44 > 0:39:48She's a small frame, but I think she'll probably put on a few kilos more yet.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50It's all right.
0:39:50 > 0:39:53And Snowy's not just put on weight.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56She's also gaining in confidence.
0:39:56 > 0:39:57Come on, stand up.
0:39:57 > 0:40:01From seeing her on the day, she was a very, very nervous dog,
0:40:01 > 0:40:03and you can still see that she is...
0:40:03 > 0:40:04She still is quite nervous,
0:40:04 > 0:40:08but equally she really, really wants to be fussed and have the attention,
0:40:08 > 0:40:11sometimes she just loses a little bit of courage.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15You know, she hasn't seen the vet for a month...
0:40:15 > 0:40:18Just a little bit uncertain in this situation,
0:40:18 > 0:40:20but overall she's doing really well.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22We're really pleased with her.
0:40:27 > 0:40:30Shandy was in the worst state of all the dogs.
0:40:30 > 0:40:35She was extremely skinny, with a bony frame and protruding ribs.
0:40:35 > 0:40:38She was also listless and downbeat.
0:40:39 > 0:40:42She's now fatter and brighter.
0:40:43 > 0:40:46- Hello, Jill.- Hi there.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50- Hello! How are you doing, eh? - Well, she's doing really well.
0:40:50 > 0:40:52You're doing well. You are, aren't you?
0:40:52 > 0:40:54Looks quite a different dog, doesn't she?
0:40:54 > 0:40:58You're a different dog completely, aren't you, eh?
0:40:58 > 0:41:03Shandy's put on more than seven kilos and is now back up to her ideal weight,
0:41:03 > 0:41:04and she looks better too.
0:41:04 > 0:41:08Every time she breathes, you can see the ribs have really...
0:41:08 > 0:41:11She's put on muscle all over, though. She's in good nick now.
0:41:11 > 0:41:16She's got just the right amount of body condition on.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19Obviously come on leaps and bounds, this one, hasn't she?
0:41:19 > 0:41:24And, like Snowy, it's not just Shandy's physical state that's improved.
0:41:24 > 0:41:30She was very, very nervous and, you know, didn't even want the vet to approach her,
0:41:30 > 0:41:34and today she's walking in confidently, she's pleased to...
0:41:34 > 0:41:36She's pleased to see people.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39She's a new dog. This is what we hoped to achieve.
0:41:39 > 0:41:44It's just fantastic. We're getting her back to where she should be.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50Edward is happy with both Shandy and Snowy's progress.
0:41:50 > 0:41:54They're now fit and healthy enough to leave the vet's surgery.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57Snowy is at the local rehoming centre,
0:41:57 > 0:42:00trying to catch the eye of a new owner.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02For Shandy, though, the news is even better.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05She's already been reserved.
0:42:05 > 0:42:09We do have some wonderful new owners that are very eager to take her.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11They've passed all their home checks,
0:42:11 > 0:42:15and it would be nice if we can get her away sooner rather than later.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17You can see she's a lovely dog
0:42:17 > 0:42:21and she's going to make an absolutely fantastic pet.
0:42:23 > 0:42:25From seeing her when I found her,
0:42:25 > 0:42:30and to then watching her walk out the gates with her new owner is what the job is about.
0:42:30 > 0:42:34And it's nice that she's going to go on to somewhere wonderful
0:42:34 > 0:42:37and get the love and attention that she deserves.
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