Dog returned to Cornish rescue centre 14 years after adoption needs 'end of life' home
Tandie's owners made the difficult decision to give her back to the RSPCA after a death in the family
Last updated 27th Aug 2021
An appeal has been issued to find an 'end of life' home for the dog returned to a rescue centre in Cornwall.
Tandie arrived in RSPCA care with her mum - a stray with a broken jaw - and her nine littermates back in 2007.
Now she has been handed back to its Duchy rescue centre, 14 years after first being adopted out as a puppy.
The charity says her owners made the difficult decision to return the spaniel following a death in the family.
An RSPCA Cornwall spokesperson said: “We cared for Tandie 14 years ago and we still will today.
"She was adopted from us as a puppy and had a wonderful life with the most incredible family but, sadly, they had to make a heartbreaking decision to sign her over to us following a death in the family.
“Her years have caught up with her since we last took care of her. She has very limited vision and is completely deaf. She also has arthritis, various lumps and bumps, and a skin condition which she has daily treatment for.
“For these reasons, we’re looking for an end of life foster home locally to our centre so that we can continue to financially and medically support Tandie, and her fosterers, for the rest of her days. Tandie started her life with us and we think it’s important that we’re here with her until the end".
If you want to adopt Tandie, staff are looking for a quiet home and tidy home where she can learn the layout easier and won’t bump into things.
They say she likes to potter and adores people so is happiest when she is nearby to her favourite humans.
They added that Tandie needs a home with no other pets and with people who are around most of the day, as well as a secure garden.
To offer Tandie a foster home please complete this form or contact the team on 01637 881455.