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New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others

New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others

Summary

A springer spaniel named Katy was rescued from a house in Tickhill, near Doncaster, where 84 dogs lived in very poor and dirty conditions. The owner, David Parkes, was found guilty of failing to care for the animals, and most of the dogs have now been adopted by new families, including Katy.

Key Facts

  • Katy was one of 84 dogs found living in extremely dirty and crowded conditions in a house in Tickhill.
  • The RSPCA and police had to force entry to the house due to the poor conditions.
  • Officers described the scene as the worst conditions they had ever seen.
  • Katy was traumatized and initially unsure about normal things like grass when she was rescued.
  • David Parkes, the owner, was found guilty of failing to ensure the dogs' welfare.
  • Parkes’s wife and son pleaded guilty to the same charges earlier this year.
  • Most of the dogs have been rehomed; one dog was euthanized due to health problems.
  • Katy was adopted by a family in North Yorkshire and has adjusted well to her new home.
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