Share great stories about your dog and what they mean to your family: £200 voucher courtesy, Winalot

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For almost 100 years, Winalot, have been
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about your dog, and what they bring and mean
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This is my gorgeous 3 year old springer spaniel ‘Marley’. He means the absolute world to me. He is the (fur) baby that Made me a mummy! And I honestly can’t wait for him to meet his baby sister. He’s so loving, cuddly and happy. I’d be lost without this little guy! With him and my baby girl my family is complete. I’m such a proud momma 💙💗
He had been listed online. The seller stated that he had 'bought a king Charles Spaniel as a gift' and 'that it was no longer wanted.'
We travelled for 3 hours to meet him.
When we got to our destination, an older man ushered us into a small and run down block of flats.
At this point, we were expecting to see a bouncy King Charles Spaniel with a glossy coat and a wet nose but were immediately concerned with the reality.
The dog was dirty, malnourished, he didn't walk, he didn't even move. I guess occasionally, he'd whimper.
We couldn't leave him in that condition. We bought him and left immediately to get him to a vet.
When we arrived with our new pup, the vet was concerned. We were given antibiotics and were encouraged to bottle feed him or to let him take food from our hands.
We were told that he may never walk and that it was possible that he may have been the product of puppy farming.
We were determined for this little guy and was willing to put in the extra time for him. We expected that he would have extra needs.
Over the months, our bond with jasper grew stronger. I suppose It was a bit like having a new baby in the house. A furry, waggy tailed, less noisy baby.
Fortunately, as our bond grew stronger so did Jasper's health. He started walking, Barking at neighborhood cats, chasing his own tail.
He's just alike every other dog now but still one in a million to us.
He gets me out every day, we explore the local woodlands, canal and river banks, keeping us both healthy and fit. When indoors he's never far away, either sitting on the armrest
A cheeky, mischievous little fella who brings laughter and joy to our family!