A sweet Cocker Spaniel called Pumpkin has been given a second chance after she was brought into Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as a stray.

Pumpkin, aged two, was brought to Battersea’s Old Windsor centre after being found as a stray and was very worried of her surroundings, shying away from staff.

The charity’s veterinary team were quick to give her a check-up and noticed that Pumpkin had a painful ongoing ear infection which would require specialist surgery. 

Following her operation, Pumpkin was fit and healthy and no longer in pain, but was getting used to being partially deaf and needed to continue building her confidence.

She was fostered by a carer at Battersea, who took her home to recover in a relaxed setting.

Pumpkin quickly started showing off her affectionate nature, loving nothing more than perching herself on her Foster Carer’s lap or stretching out for a snooze. 

Once ready for rehoming, Pumpkin was quickly spotted by her new family. 

Since then, she has been enjoying plenty of cuddles and has become particularly fond of day trips to the beach. 

Talking about Pumpkin, Hannah Gee, Team Leader at Battersea Old Windsor, said: “Pumpkin is such a wonderful dog and it's so rewarding to see her blossom following all the hard work the team put in to get her ready for a new home."