‘Thinnest’ dog Peanut is now ready to be rehomed at the RSPCA’s Block Fen Rescue Centre
A dog described by animal rescuers as the “thinnest” they had ever seen is ready to be rehomed after being nursed back to health.
Peanut, a three-year-old lurcher, weighed about half the weight she should have been when she was rescued on New Year's Day after being found in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and taken to the RSPCA's centre at Block Fen in Wimblington.
Collapsed and close to death after being abandoned on a country lane, Peanut won the hearts of her carers.
She was suffering from pressure sores on her legs and had been starved – she weighed just 12kg (26.5Lb).
Now weighing a healthier 19kg (42lb), Peanut is looking for her forever home and is ready to start the next chapter with a loving family.
Volunteers and staff at Block Fen say Peanut’s transformation has been amazing to watch.
They have seen her not only gain weight but also flourish into a cheeky, fun and kind-hearted girl. The bond she has with her carers at the centre is very strong and we know that she will have this connection with her new family once she settles into her new home.
The ideal home for Peanut would be a quiet household with owners who have a calm and easy going lifestyle. She absolutely loves other dogs, therefore the rescue centre will only be considering applications from people who already have at least one other dog that is confident and settled at home.
She loves to snuggle in her bed with her doggy friends at the centre and they bring her so much confidence.
Due to Peanut's initial nervous nature, a home without children is a must and she will need a very secure garden with solid 6ft fencing where she can safely stretch her legs.
They are also looking for a patient new family who ideally live fairly local to the centre so they are able to spend lots of time with Peanut before she goes to her new home.
A spokesperson for Block Fen said: “We have loved watching Peanut grow physically and mentally and we are excited to help her find her happy ever after.”
