Dog Once a Rescue Himself, Returns The Favor


SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - These four freezing, frightened little kittens were found abandoned in Sheffield.

They had been “dumped” by their owners.

These beautiful tuxedos were discovered in an area between Shiregreen and Ecclesfield – by of all people … a dog who was rescue himself.

Mark Moore, of Ecclesfield, was walking with Border Collie Ben, when the three-year-old discovered the kittens near Hartley Brooke Dyke yesterday.

Mr Moore wrapped up the kittens in his jumper and took them home to wife Janet, who is now seeking forever homes for them.

Janet said: “Ben ran over to the long overgrown grass and the kittens all jumped up. They were huddled together.”

“My husband rang me, and I told him to wrap them in his sweatshirt and bring them home.”

“We got them inside and put them in a pet cage and gave them some food. They were starving and scared.”

Kittens rescued in Ecclesfield

“Shelters are absolutely overrun with abandoned animals, so I thought I would try and find them new homes.”

Ben had been abandoned not just once but twice when he was taken in by Janet and Mark in May. The couple met him and simply had to adopt him at Willow Dog Rescue, in Barnsley.

He was very underweight and malnourished. He had little fur and was desperate for a loving home.

Kittens rescued in Ecclesfield

Janet said: “My husband would have probably walked past the kittens if Ben wasn’t there. It’s nice that a rescue dog found them.”

Anyone who can give the kittens a home should call Janet on 07722007556 or Debbie at Pets are Pals in Chapeltown on 0114 250004.

Those who were given a second chance realize all too well the importance of second chances.

Kittens rescued in Ecclesfield