Who will give a home to Wonky? Abandoned puppy left disabled by poor diet needs a loving owner

The 11-week-old was dumped on a street and developed deformed front legs

Charity says she needs care, love and attention from a new owner

But they fear people may be put off because of her 'un-traditional looks'

Wonky has condition which means her legs go inwards and can't extend



This is Wonky, a poor puppy left with a heartbreaking disability after being dumped on the street as a baby, who now needs a new home where she will be loved.

The eleven-week-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross was given her unusual name because of severe problems with her malformed front legs developed because she was separated from her mother.



Experts say she desperately needs care and attention after being afflicted with horrific joint 'knuckling' that has left her unable to walk very well.

Wonky, disabled by malformed joints, was found dumped on a street in Leeds last month

'It's such a sad case because this was completely preventable if only she'd had the right love and care,' said Amanda Sands, manager at the trust

Wonky was found wandering the streets as a stray and was brought to Dogs Trust by a member of the public a fortnight ago.



With two underdeveloped front legs and her 'un-traditional looks', staff are worried she may struggle to find a new home.

Amanda Sands, Manager at Dogs Trust Leeds, said: 'She's had a very tough start in life. She was taken from her mother too early and was then having to fend for herself on the streets at just nine-weeks old.



'She isn't a traditionally pretty pooch but she's a lovely girl with a great character.



'We really hope people can see beyond appearances and someone can give her the fresh start she deserves - a new home where she'll be loved and cared for.'

Staff at the charity hoped to rehome the puppy near them so they can keep up her care

Brave: The adorable puppy is making the best of the life she's been given and regular physio is helping her recover

Help: Wonky has been afflicted with knuckling of the carpal joints, which means her front feet bend inwards because her tendons are too short

Wonky is suffering from an extreme case of the condition known as knuckling of the carpal joints.



This is caused by contraction of the tendons which prevents the wrist joint from extending fully and means her front feet bend inwards because her tendons are too short.



'It's such a sad case because this is completely preventable if only she'd had the right love and care,' Ms Sands said today.



'She has not had the right supplements to enable her to grow properly and so her front legs are too weak.



'We don't know everything about her background but we think that she was removed from her mother too early and was then abandoned. She has not had the right nutrition and a poor diet has meant her front legs are underdeveloped.'

Man's best friend: The charity looking after her say she will be a wonderful addition to any home and they will help cover the costs of her care

Since arriving at the centre on February 7, brave Wonky is already showing signs of improvement after receiving regular physiotherapy treatment to straighten her legs.



Ms Sands said: 'Physiotherapy will really help to strengthen her muscles. We have to stretch her legs into a straight position 30 times twice a day. Hopefully in time her legs will begin to straighten to aid her walking.



'She will need regular trips to the specialist vet to keep a track of her progress.



'At the minute she is able to walk but she rests her weight on her front joints as her legs are bent.



'With the right treatment, she will hopefully be able to live a normal life and do all the things a puppy should be able to enjoy.



'At the minute, she struggles to run and can only be taken on very short walks which is very sad to see.'



Staff at the centre are wanting to re-home Wonky and are looking for owners who can continue her physiotherapy - with costs supplemented by Dogs Trust.

It is the UK's largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 18 Rehoming Centres across the UK and one in Dublin.

Amanda Francis spokesman for the charity said: 'Usually physical deformity is the result of unscrupulous breeders or they haven't been properly looked after and most of the time it's something that is completely preventable.'



If you would like to give Wonky a new home contact Dogs Trust Leeds on 0113 281 4920.





