ANNUAL REVIEW 2022 11
REHOME
RSPCA rescue dogs go from zero to heroes
Sometimes finding rescue dogs their perfect forever homes can also give them exciting
new lives of service.
When cuddles come to call
After being rescued as puppies, Chilli and Bean are now
sharing the love.
We rescued the two little dogs from lives of sickness and neglect. Now in
a forever home with Julia, they are loving being therapy dogs with the
charity Pets as Therapy (PAT). Chilli and Julia make regular visits to a care
home and a hospice, where Chilli's calm demeanour soothes residents and
patients and brings back happy memories of their own pets. Lively Bean
goes to an infants' school and is a real hit with the pupils, whether he's
sitting quietly in class or running around with them in the playground.
Time to relax for award-winning Stella
Born to sniff, former RSPCA rescue dog Stella retired from
the police force in 2022.
When Stella was being cared for at our West Hatch Animal Centre, it was
clear she had a special 'nose', so the team there recommended her for
training with Gloucestershire Constabulary.
She went on to have a stellar career in the police, alongside PC Claire Todd.
Stella was also named Public Service Animal of the Year in 2015 at the
Daily Mirror and RSPCA Animal Hero Awards. When Stella retired in 2022,
Claire adopted her favourite workmate.
Bella's having the best time
This little dog went from rescued to rescuer after being chosen
to start police sniffer training.
We rescued Bella from the back of a van when she was a tiny pup, but look
at her now. Early in 2022, she was rehomed with Kent Police and began
training as a sniffer dog specialising in blood detection and recovery.