A LITTLE dog who was found dumped in a plastic bag and covered in petrol is set to revisit the West Kirby vets who saved her life.

Tiny was left for dead when she was transferred into the care of workers at Acorn Veterinary Centre who described it as one of the 'worst cases of animal abuse' they had ever seen.

The petrified pup was discovered dumped in a bag behind a Winsford pub shortly before Christmas 2014.

The mite ridden Jack Russell/Chihuahua cross was brought to West Kirby vet Tom McGowan which runs the Acorn surgery.

At the time he was also working at the group's Winsford surgery in the centre of the town.

Tom saved Tiny's life by enlisting the help of auxiliary nurse Rachel Charnley who took her home in Irby to foster her.

Fast forward four years and the pint-sized pooch is thriving with her new family which now includes Rachel’s baby boy Eli.

 

Tiny will be the canine guest of honour at Acorn Veterinary Centre’s Open Day

Rachel told the Globe: "When Tiny was first brought in to Winsford, she was in a really bad way, they couldn't even tell what breed she was and she was close to having to be put to sleep.

"But thankfully, Tom gave her a chance and she started to pick up.

"He asked if I would take her in and my intention was to foster her over Christmas, but as soon as I got her home, I knew I wouldn't be able to part with her.

"Her recovery took around a year but she quickly settled in.

"She's very much part of the family now and even though she's such a small dog, she's got a really big personality.

"She even attracts attention when she sits in the bottom of Eli's pram when we're out for walks because she gets tired with having such little legs.

"She loves meeting other dogs so I'm sure she'll have a great time being guest of honour at the open day to celebrate our amazing new practice."

The new practice has three consultation rooms, a double theatre and an imagery suite which will house X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and ECG equipment.

There will be a designated feline and canine dental theatre which will have its own digital dental X-ray system and wards for cats, dogs, other small animals and exotics.

The open day which takes place on October 14 from 11am until 4pm aims to showcase the centre's amazing transformation.

It will see fun for all the family including charity stalls, face painting, glitter tattoos, a photo booth, displays and quizzes.

Branch manager Rhiannon Mansell said: "The open day is a great opportunity for us to showcase what we have on offer here at our fantastic facility which allows us to improve patient care and strive to the highest possible standards.

"It is a good chance for pet owners to come and ask questions and see behind the scenes and how we work.

"Tiny has overseen the whole building process and hopefully it meets her approval.

"She's been with us every step of the way, she's the little mascot of the practice and very much part of the Acorn family."