A blind dog pulled from the sea, starving, sick and frightened is living life to the full with a specialist foster family after building strength in the care of vets and volunteers.
On December 8, the Belgian Malinois was rescued by a fisherman in Balbriggan Harbour where water temperatures had plummeted. He was taken to Dublin County Shelter but was too unwell and overwhelmed by the noise so his care was taken over on Sunday, December 11 by Star Rescue.
Days of worry, drips and little food followed but then Ash suddenly turned the corner and was well enough last week to join a foster family who specialises in looking after dogs with sight and hearing loss - and now he has transformed into an energetic dog who is full of fun and affection.