AN EMACIATED bull breed dog is recovering well after he was found straying in Rhyl.

Bobby the dog was found by a member of the public in the Princes Street/Elwy Street area of Rhyl on New Year’s Eve.

He was then taken to Prospect House Veterinary Clinic and Hospital in Colwyn Bay, before his care was passed on to North Clwyd Animal Rescue and K999 dog behaviourist services.

Adam Hobbs, dog behaviourist from K999, said that “brave Bobby” is a “fantastic dog” who has a “long road to recovery” ahead.

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Sharing the below video of Bobby, Adam said: “He had lost all his muscle mass, all of his body weight, and even lost muscle on his head.

“He was taken to Prospect House, who did an amazing job in stabilising him. He’s really friendly; he just wanted cuddles and attention.

“I threw some treats into the garden to see how he was around my two dogs, and there was no issue at all.”

When he is healthier, Bobby will be put up for adoption through North Clwyd Animal Rescue.

He had minor bite wounds, scratches and bald patches when he was first found on New Year's Eve, and weighed just 15kg.

Adam added: “It’s difficult watching him. He falls over a lot; he’s got no strength with his joints. He’s got a long road to recovery ahead of him.

“He’s a fantastic dog, and I can't wait to watch him progress.

“He’s given us no problems so far. He’s sleeping well, he’s not house-trained, but that just tells me he’s probably been kept outside a lot and neglected, which isn’t a shock to everybody.

“He can’t walk about 20 yards without really struggling… (but) all of his dark days are behind him.”

Last week, the RSPCA launched an appeal for information as to how Bobby was left in such a poor condition.

Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01203142.

RSPCA animal rescue officer John Littlewood said: “The dog is very underweight and is not in a good condition - you can see every rib sticking out of his body and he is weak.

“But he is a very friendly dog and is constantly wagging his tail.

“He wouldn’t have gotten this skinny overnight and it is concerning that he may have been in this state for some time.

“He might be a stray dog or he may have been abandoned - we’re hoping anyone who has any information about the dog will be able to help us establish how he came to be in this situation.”