Rescue dog gives birth to litter of nine puppies

FOUND ALONE AND PREGNANT

- By MARK PAGE

A DOG rescue charity has launched an emotive appeal inspired by Heather, a young lurcher found pregnant and alone at just 13 months old.

Through the support of the Jerry Green Dog Rescue's dedicated team, Heather successfully gave birth to nine puppies and embarked on a path towards a better life.

Now, the organisation is calling on the public to help more dogs like Heather to experience this profound transformation.

Her touching tale serves as a stark reminder of the adversity faced by many rescue dogs.

Discovered as a stray, her life had been marred by neglect, abandonment and starvation.

A kind passer-by brought her to a local vet where it was discovered she was not just undernourished and solitary-she was also pregnant.