A dog and her two puppies, which were callously dumped on the grounds of Hotel Ta’ Ċenċ, were rescued from needless suffering by hotel staff and the Gozo SPCA.

The dogs were left in an area frequented by hotel staff, which meant they were found relatively quickly.

Gozo SPCA said hotel staff were waiting to show the animal welfare officer the location of “this sad little family”.

After just a few days in care, the puppies are thriving, but their mother remains traumatised, albeit responding well to the loving care being showered on her.

On the same day the puppies were rescued, a six-month old Dalmatian cross, named Sheila, was brought into the centre after she was abandoned at the Gozitano Complex, Xewkija, three weeks earlier.

Gozo SPCA said a resident was caring for this dog until a space at its overcrowded re-homing centre came up.

Betty Berry, from the Gozo SPCA, said these two examples showed how much could be done for animals when businesses, residents and Gozo SPCA worked together.

Anybody interested in offering a home to one of the dogs can call 2155 3769 or e-mail info@spca-gozo.org.

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