Pendle: Homes appeal for dogs found abandoned in cages

Two of the dogs Snowdrop (left) and Primrose (right) are still in kennels

An animal charity is looking for foster homes for dogs that it found abandoned in cages with no food or water.

Pendle Dogs said it found four pocket bullies in the garage of a house in Blackburn, Lancashire, on 3 April.

Two of the dogs have been moved into a foster home, but two others - named Snowdrop and Primrose by rescuers - remain in kennels.

The charity said: "It would mean the world to us to see them snuggled up in homes as well."

Robbi Atilgan a volunteer at Pendle Dogs, said pocket bullies are not a banned dog breed in the UK.

She said the charity will pay vet bills and supply everything needed, such as dog beds and leads, while it searches for forever homes for the dogs.

"They are loving dogs and will make great pets but they are obviously going to need a little bit of time and work because of what they have been through," she said.

The four dogs after they were rescued by Pendle Dogs

Ms Atilgan said: "Fostering is a way into having your own dog with the support of a charity and without the financial commitment."

The RSPCA said: "We are so grateful to people who report suspected animal suffering to us and we would like to reassure people we will always look into and, if necessary, investigate any complaints made to us about animal welfare.

"It is not always appropriate to publicise this information for legal reasons."