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Staffordshire bull terrier rehomed in Sittingbourne after being found tied to railing in Murston Road

A dog badly injured after suffering a suspected stab wound has been found a new home.

Thomas, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was discovered bleeding and in a distressed state earlier this month tied to railings in Murston.

He was treated by vets for a 5cm-long wound to his left shoulder before being taken in by Jasmil Kennels in Lower Halstow.

Thomas with his new owners, Gemma Turton and Andrew Fosbraey from Sittingbourne
Thomas with his new owners, Gemma Turton and Andrew Fosbraey from Sittingbourne

After a Swale council appeal for new owners, the five-year-old, tan-coloured dog is now in the care of Gemma Turton and Andrew Fosbraey, from Sittingbourne.

The couple said: “Thomas is feeling really well. We’ve falling in love with him overnight.”

Swale’s dog warden Tim Oxley, who visited Thomas in his new home, said: “He has settled in wonderfully.

“The first night he was a bit nervous because he’s been through a real trauma, but he has really taken to them.”

Thomas was found tied to a railing with a stab wound in his side
Thomas was found tied to a railing with a stab wound in his side

A council spokesman said its Facebook plea on behalf of Thomas attracted a “staggering” 90,000 views in three days – almost 80,000 more than an appeal usually generates over the same period.

Alister Andrews, environment response manager for Swale, said: “Considering only 140,000 people live in the borough, to get this many views for a single dog story was simply extraordinary.”

The council said it has five other abandoned dogs currently waiting to be rehomed.

Anyone interested in taking in a new pet is asked to contact the kennels on 01795 842466.

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