New lease of life for puppy beaten blind after RSPCA transformation

A cane corso puppy taken into RSPCA care after being brought to a vet badly beaten has found his loving forever home.

The puppy was taken to Hendon PDSA Pet Hospital in August 2023 by a member of the public who claimed the dog had been beaten by someone he knew. The poor puppy was in a collapsed state and had been beaten until he had gone blind and had neurological damage.

After vet treatment, he was taken to RSPCA Leybourne and given months of TLC and time spent with foster carers. Renamed Oliver by staff, he has made an amazing recovery and has fully regained his eyesight.

RSPCA Leybourne animal care assistant Adam Tasker said: “Oliver is a young dog full of life, despite having a rough start in life he is a sweet and endearing soul who actively seeks attention and a fuss from his handlers.

“It means the world to all the staff here at the centre that he has landed himself a new home where he will get to live his life from this day on finally being able to experience real love in a warm caring home for the first time.”

His new owner said: “We feel so proud to own Oliver, he really is a dog with the biggest heart. He is a goofy dog with big paws and he gives the best cuddles. For a dog that had such a traumatic start we can’t believe how loving  he is. We are privileged to have him as part of our family.”

In 2022, beating incidents increased by 22% from 9,658 beatings compared to 7,857 in 2021.

Anyone with information about this dog’s previous owner can contact the RSPCA in complete confidence on 0300 123 8018.

Visit the RSPCA’s Find A Pet to see all of the animals currently in the charity’s care who are looking for their paw-fect match, or help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming by donating online or calling their donation line on 0300 123 8181.

This year the RSPCA celebrates its 200th birthday. To mark this special anniversary the animal welfare charity wants to inspire one million people to join their movement to improve animals’ lives. To find out how you can join their million-strong movement for animals visit www.rspca.org.uk/200.