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A happy ending thanks to RSPCA
Tony the lurcher touched the hearts of Calderdale folk when we told the story of the his appalling existence and near death through cruelty.
Now his case has been used to illustrate the work of the RSPCA in prosecuting those who abuse their pets.
In its annual report, the RSPCA reveals how Tony was discovered barely alive in a shed, without food and water and lying on top of another lurcher who had not been so lucky.
Such was the horrific nature of the case, the person responsible was given a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for a decade. Some would say that was too lenient.
As for Tony, he is now fully recovered and enjoying a new lease of life. Which underlines the amazing service the RSPCA provides.
Not only did they save Tony and make sure his tormentor was punished. They also nursed him back to health and found him a new owner.
And that, as they say, is a happy ending.
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