Burnley: Amazing transformation of 3 dogs rescued from filthy home

The dogs, named Patch, Star, and Luna, were found in August 2022 in a house in Burnley, living in squalid conditions with little food or water.

Patch, Star, and Luna were rescued by RSPCA officers in August 2022 (Image: RSPCA)

The RSPCA stepped in to rescue them after concerned members of the public raised the alarm.

RSPCA animal rescue officer Kelly Nix said: "I fed the dogs through the letterbox, and the small terrier was biting through the letterbox."

Inspector Lyndsey Taylor, who attended the scene, was particularly concerned about Patch, an elderly dog.

She said: "Patch was very weak, lethargic and reluctant to get up, but his tail was wagging which broke my heart."

Patch was found 'emaciated' while Luna was found infested with fleas (Image: RSPCA)

Patch, the 14-year-old Staffie, was found 'emaciated', while Luna was 'crawling with fleas', and young terrier Star was 'very frightened'.

The dogs had been living among rubbish including broken glass, medication, an open electricity box, and their own faeces.

Neighbours told the officers that Star had never been in the garden or outside of the house.

The dogs were taken to RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for checks and care.

Once they were well enough, they were moved to the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch for rehabilitation.

All three have since been adopted into new homes.

Star, Patch and Lulu are now living comfortably in new homes (Image: Supplied)

Patch, now turning 17 in December, was adopted by Helen Dobson in Halifax.

Ms Dobson said: "We get on famously; he’s the most amazing dog.

"He’s smart, gentle, laid-back.

"He loves to be around people and other dogs, and he’s particularly drawn to children."

Patch's new owner describes him as 'smart, gentle, and laid-back' (Image: Supplied)

Luna, who has been renamed Lulu, was adopted by Sian and Steve Penney from Lincoln.

Ms Penney said: "Lulu was very energetic, lively and loving when she arrived.

"She’s been with us for seven months and she never ceases to amaze us.

"Every day we discover a new side to this precious little dog."

Lulu's new owners have described her as ' energetic, lively and loving' (Image: Supplied)

Star, the most frightened of the trio, was fostered and then adopted by RSPCA Halifax supervisor Emma Bulpitt.

Ms Bulpitt said: "She was incredibly nervous and we had to work really hard to slowly build her confidence and get her used to the big outdoors.

"She loves to go on long hikes across the moors and play with her doggy friends; it’s lovely to see."

Star's new owners have described her as 'such an adventure-pup' (Image: Supplied)

The previous owners of the dogs were sentenced at Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court in September to 12-month community orders and fines totalling £254 each.

They were also disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years.