Pup with 'unusual condition' finds forever home

'Adorable' puppy with one eye smaller than the other has found a new home

An "adorable" puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has been adopted, the RSPCA has said.

Despite Albi's "unusual condition" the animal welfare charity said he was its loudest and biggest puppy.

His mum Luna gave birth to five puppies, including Albi, on 25 June after she was taken in as a stray by the RSPCA's Danaher Animal Home in Essex in May.

The vet diagnosed Albi with microphthalmia, which is when an eye or eyes do not develop properly in the womb. He also struggles with his balance and can bump into things.

Albi was born on 25 June alongside his siblings who are called Trip, Rex, June and Gizmo

Danaher manager, Sam Garvey, said the team launched an online appeal to find Albi a "safe and loving" home with someone who would be able to "see past his medical issues".

Siblings Franki and Dilan Ryan, who fostered Luna and the puppies said: “We’d noticed that Albi was loud and would often struggle to find the other pups when they were having free time running around our lounge.

“Sometimes he can lose his balance, run into things and will sit facing the wrong direction, away from his siblings."

Due to Albi’s pure white colouring, vets also suspect he may also have some hearing loss, an RSPCA spokesperson said.

Mr Garvey added: “The appeal was so successful that we’ve managed to find wonderful new homes for Albi and all of his siblings".