Dogs re-homed after shed ordeal

Most of the dogs rescued from the shed have been found new homes

Hundreds of dogs found in squalid conditions in a windowless 40ft (12m) garden shed have been found new homes.

The 204 starving Yorkshire terriers and six dead dogs were found in April in carrier boxes full of excrement after the death of their 73-year-old owner.

Many of the dogs had skin infections and disabilities, but are now healthy, happy and settled.

Celia Hammond Animal Trust, which took in 86 of the dogs, has five animals still waiting to find owners.

"All of the other dogs have settled beautifully into their new homes and much more quickly than we would have thought," Celia Hammond, who set up the trust, said.

Hundreds of dogs were found living in small carrier boxes

"We get lovely little pictures sent to us of them sleeping in beds and lying in people's arms, running around in the garden - it's so rewarding when you think where they come from."

Gwen Wells, from Brighton, who took in one of the animals, said: "Candy has got no ear drums because they were so badly infected they had to be removed, but she's an absolutely delightful dog."

She said she had taken in a second dog from the trust.

"He's very nervous," she said.

"I think they were friends at the centre.

"All they need is a little bit of loving and care - they are little dogs with great big hearts."