Seven dogs with Disney-themed names which were found dumped inside cat carriers at a park are now enjoying a happy ending after finding new loving homes. Moana, Tinkerbell, Ariel, Arthur, Belle, Tarzan and Jasmine were discovered by a member of the public crammed into tiny cages by a pond in Southampton.
Five of the poor pooches were stuffed inside two cat carriers while another pair were confined to a small wire crate without access to food or water. The frightened dogs were taken into the care of the Blue Cross animal charity's rehoming centre in Southampton. Some of them required veterinary treatment for various conditions, such as itchy and poor coats before they began their rehabilitation.
Animal Welfare Assistant Caroline Oram said: “When Moana and Tinkerbell first arrived in our care it was clear that they had been through so much.