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A heartbroken schoolgirl who wrote to Santa asking him to bring her beloved dog home has been reunited with her blind pet.

Seven-year-old Isla Kerr penned the note after telling her mum “Santa can do anything” when three-year-old Dolly the Boston terrier disappeared.

Dolly, who is blind and requires daily medication, was last seen tied up for just minutes outside a shop close to their home in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorks.

Devastated Isla put pen to paper to appeal for help - and her prayers were five days later when mum Vanessa Meskimmon, 32, received a call from a man who had found Dolly alone at the local park.

Careworker Vanessa stayed on the phone while she directed the man - who had seen the appeal to locate Dolly - in his car to their home, where husband, Darren Kerr, 33, went to the car and confirmed that, yes, it was Dolly.

(Image: Ross Parry) (Image: Ross Parry)

Vanessa said: “Isla was with her friend next door, making posters for her appeal, when her daddy went round and said: ‘Someone wants to see you.’

“Isla was absolutely delighted, and so was Dolly. Dolly was so excited, she was wriggling and jumping up and licking our faces, she was so happy.

“Isla didn’t get much sleep last night, she was so excited to have Dolly back. She wouldn’t let her go.

(Image: Ross Parry)

“Dolly can’t see us but she knows who we are, she knows she’s home and it’s so lovely. She is part of our family. We can’t stop cuddling her, we’re so pleased to have her back.

“Isla thinks that Santa has helped her out, but she also knows that she has played a big part in that.

“She has now reverted back to her original list, which included a Barbie house, some Heelies roller shoes and a Reborn newborn doll."

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Isla’s handwritten note read: “Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is my dog to come back.

“I do not care about presents, all I care about is my dog Dolly to come back.

“I miss her so much and love her.

“Love Isla Kerr xxxx.”

(Image: Ross Parry)

(Image: Ross Parry)

The family had reported the theft to the police, but in their appeal said they would be happy to have Dolly home, no questions asked.

Dolly lost her sight earlier this year after suffering with an incurable condition.