AN ABANDONED puppy rescued by the North Dorset council dog warden has made a full recovery and has been rehomed.

The three-month-old Lurcher pup was seriously ill when she was found but is now eating well and lives with the family of one of the veterinary nurses who looked after her.

Cllr Michael Roake, Environment Portfolio Holder, urged members of the public to use the dog warden service rather than abandon animals.

“No dog should be abandoned, people should always contact the dog warden for help and I would like to remind people that it is their responsibility to keep a stray dog safe and contained until it can be collected” he said.

The puppy was given emergency treatment for Parvo virus, which was initially paid for by the council. Damory Vets then took over the cost of her treatment.