3 weeks ago we rescued Nettles from an overgrown garden where she had tried her very best to stay hidden. Approximately 11/12 months old and already her past life had caused her unspeakable drama to the point she was virtually feral. At first, Nettles hid away in her kennel, hiding her face avoiding any eye contact and lunging at us with her teeth if we got too close. So we allowed her the time and space to get used to us and her surroundings.

We soon noticed that she got really animated when another dog passed by her kennel, even forgetting we were passing by too with that dog so we paired her up with Piastri, opened her kennel and the gates to our orchard, in the hope she would follow him out. And that was the start of what has been a glorious transformation to be a part of.

After two weeks of gaining a little bit of trust we managed to get a collar and lead on Nettles and again we used Piastri to show her the way with staying further back on the end of a long lead. Each day since Nettles has bravely blossomed and grown up to the point that, earlier this week, she made a trip into our local forest and marina where she just amazed us all.

This is Rescue and it's dogs like Nettles that keep us strong and determined in our work .

Nettles is a mixed breed and is the size of a Cocker Spaniel. She can still be a little nervy but soon relaxes and every day she gets more brave. Nettles definitely needs another kind, playful, confident dog in her life and she loves all dogs. We feel a that home without very young children would be best for her. Nettles has shown us that she is willing to work hard to leave her past behind her and now the icing on the cake would be if Nettles could find her very own home, and family, willing to bring her full circle. She is such a sweet, submissive, fun little girl. Nettles is spayed, chipped and vaccinated.

If you would like to apply to adopt Nettles, please complete a dog adoption application form.

In compliance with DAFM Legislation, the GalwaySPCA unique certificate number is GPT200022C.

Nettles Microchip number can be provided on request.