Six dogs found abandoned and terrified by the roadside in southern Scotland have made a remarkable recovery. The “Moffat six” were discovered in an exhausted and underweight state on the B719 last July. They were taken in by the Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre (DGCRC) for rehabilitation.
Now, these dogs have nearly fully recovered and are ready for adoption. Named Toffee, Charlotte, Rae, Meadow, Glen, and Brodie, they were initially calm but nervous when found. Volunteers spent hours rescuing them before they were taken to the centre. Unfortunately, four other dogs from the pack were shot by a local farmer after attacking sheep.
Over the past year, DGCRC staff have worked tirelessly to rebuild the dogs’ confidence and trust. Emma Scott from the centre expressed her delight at their progress and hopes to find each dog a loving home. “It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the Moffat six came to us,” she said. “Their journey has been incredible, filled with small steps and significant progress. Although it’s taken time, they’ve made remarkable strides, teaching us invaluable lessons along the way.”
Scott added, “We are incredibly proud of their progress and feel that most of them are ready to embark on their next chapter as they deserve their own ‘happy ever after’.” The dogs were given names linked to Moffat, such as streets, restaurants, and famous confectionery. They reunited with some rescuers on Monday, including Lee Herron from Lost Dogs Dumfries and Galloway, who played a crucial role in their retrieval.
“It took a long time to build their trust and secure them that day; it was a real challenge,” Herron said. “They had never been handled or had a collar and lead on, but they did really well, and we were relieved when they were all safe and secure. Seeing their improvement is amazing. They are so playful and just want to have fun. I think people would be really surprised by them compared to the photos from last year.”