""When I saw the photos of the conditions Maggie and her siblings had been left in, it broke my heart. " "They looked so sad and they were all incredibly skinny, with their ribs sticking out, just existing in a dirty courtyard surrounded by dog poo. " "It was no life for them. There was no food, no shelter, no clean water - the only water they had came from the gutter and dirty puddles.""
"Cassie and Gill are seasoned rescuers and have given five dogs their second chance over the years. Maggie's new mum said it was her "gentleness" that "shone through", making them realise she was the pup for them. But it took them months to rebuild Maggie's confidence, part of which included walks with friends who had calm dogs. "She watched the other dogs walking, and you could almost see her thinking, 'OK, this must be safe'," said Cassie. "That changed everything.""
Maggie, a bulldog rescued at six months, was found in a filthy courtyard without food, shelter or clean water and severely underweight. The RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre provided specialist care that enabled physical recovery. A same-sex couple, Cassie and Gill, adopted Maggie after recognizing her gentleness. Rehabilitation focused on rebuilding confidence over several months, including controlled walks alongside calm dogs to model safety. Gradual progress culminated in a holiday to Wales, marking a major milestone. Maggie now lives comfortably with her new owners after overcoming neglect and fear.
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