An unloved bald dog has had a remarkable transformation and now has fluffy fur.
Lola was found covered in scabs whilst suffering from the ‘worst ever’ skin condition which causes hair loss.
She left vets shocked after she was rescued, the poor animal had been living with an untreated condition leaving her looking ‘broken’.
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At first they had no idea what breed she was due to her skeleton body, patchy fur and horrendous skin.
The Japanese Akita dog looked as if she had been dipped in ‘concrete’ whilst whimpering as she lay in her own urine, covered in flies.
Lola was found inside a filthy property in Durham with the owner eventually allowing rescuers to see the animal.
After being taken from the home and sedated by the vets – it was clear that the dog was riddled with sarcoptes mites, as reported by Need To Know.
This horrendous condition had been left untreated for months and caused hairloss, lack of sleep and left her unable to eat.
An intense eight day treatment took place where the animal was sedated everyday – until she was eventually placed into the care of RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre.
By July, Lola had made a full recovery and was adopted by Alison Ranger and her husband Alan.
The 65-year-old retired carer who lives with her disabled partner saw the dog online and instantly fell in love.
The Japanese Akita dog is now living its best life with her new family near Durham.
Following an investigation two people were convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to Lola and have been banned from keeping animals for five years.
Krissy Raine, Animal Rescue Officer said: “She was emaciated, with her ribs, hips and spine visible and most of her fur was missing.
“She also had thickened scabs completely covering her face and ears, there was blood, pus and scabs all over her face, body and tail.
“It was a horrendous sight and it sounds awful to say but she just didn’t look like a dog at all – it was like nothing I have ever seen.
“I have never seen a dog in such a state as Lola.
“It really is a miracle she survived and is thriving – I am so thrilled to see how happy she is and how much love she gives and gets in return. It really makes my job so worthwhile.”
Alison said: “I went to see her for the first time at the centre and the staff said no one had shown any interest in her during the six months she had been there which made me sad.
“She just had this look about her which said ‘look at me and please love me’ but she was also quite aloof at first.
“My husband is disabled and she loves going into his room and giving him fuss and it is great company and affection for him too.
“She is very laidback and really a lovely dog.
“She now really rules the roost and has decided the spare bedroom is her bedroom.
“She has brought so much joy to our lives.
“Having a dog like Lola gives you a reason to get up in the morning – especially as she loves her breakfast so I don’t have a lot of choice! She is perfect and fits into our life so well.”
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