Rescued Springer Spaniel Katy Finds a Home in North Yorkshire

Katy, a springer spaniel rescued from a home where 84 dogs were living, has been adopted by Wendy and Lindsay Cann in Cowling, North Yorkshire, BBC News reported. Both supplied BBC reports describe her rehoming, while the longer account details her adjustment to life with her new owners. According to the BBC, Wendy had been reluctant to get another dog after losing Alfie, who was 15. She described that loss as distressing but said life without a dog was not the same. Katy, she said, had arrived at the right time. Wendy recalled that Katy initially stayed on the patio rather than stepping onto the grass. By the second day, she was running across the lawn and chasing butterflies, the BBC reported. Wendy said Katy soon understood that she was safe in her new home. The longer BBC account reported that Katy was discovered at a rural cottage in Tickhill, Doncaster, in April last year. RSPCA officers found dogs covered in urine and faeces, with more than 30 crowded on the stairs. Police forced entry despite the family being inside. RSPCA representative Faye Gibbons described Katy as traumatised when she entered the charity’s care. The BBC also reported that David Parkes, 61, was found guilty of failing to ensure the animals’ welfare following a two-day trial at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court. He denied the offences, saying his wife and son were primarily responsible for their care because of his workload. Delphine Parkes, 60, and Sam Parkes, 28, had pleaded guilty to the same offences. All three were due to be sentenced on 9 December. An RSPCA spokesperson told the BBC that one dog was later put to sleep because of continuing health problems. All the others had been rehomed.

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• BBC News: New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others
• New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others