AN EMACIATED bull breed dog recovering after he was found straying in Rhyl was paid a special visit by a celebrity vet last week.
Bobby the dog was found by a member of the public in the Princes Street/Elwy Street area of Rhyl on December 31, 2023.
He was then taken to Prospect House Veterinary Clinic and Hospital in Colwyn Bay, before his care was passed on to North Clwyd Animal Rescue and K999 dog behaviourist services.
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And last week, Dr Scott Miller (This Morning) met Bobby, who is making great progress since he was first taken in.
Dr Scott has been focusing on a new vets series, and spent time with Bobby in Mochdre, where he went in a hydrotherapy pool with him.
He also agreed to become a patron of North Clwyd Animal Rescue during his visit.
North Clwyd Animal Rescue said: “We are not sure if it was Bobby or Dr Scott who enjoyed the pool more!
“A special thank you to Mochdre vets for the hospitality and kindness.”
Adam Hobbs, dog behaviourist from K999, added: “His leg muscles have grown all round, but more importantly have balanced out perfectly, with his right side catching up with his left side.
“Both his chest and abdomen have also built up nicely, too.
“Bobby is still favouring his front end to compensate for the weaker stabilising muscles in his rear legs, but we are working on that!
“He tested out his new balancing strength at Doris' Bunker Cafe at North Clwyd Animal Rescue by standing up and checking out the cakes!”
Adam also thanked North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Tara from REC Vet Physio, and Caroline from Mochdre Hydrotherapy, for their help in improving Bobby's condition.
When he is healthier, Bobby will be put up for adoption through North Clwyd Animal Rescue.
He had minor bite wounds, scratches and bald patches when he was first found on New Year's Eve, and weighed just 15kg.
The RSPCA has also launched an appeal for information as to how Bobby was left in such a poor condition.
Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01203142.
RSPCA animal rescue officer John Littlewood said: “He wouldn’t have gotten this skinny overnight and it is concerning that he may have been in this state for some time.
“He might be a stray dog or he may have been abandoned - we’re hoping anyone who has any information about the dog will be able to help us establish how he came to be in this situation.”
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