A blind dog who was abandoned at a train station is now hoping to find a special place she can call home.

Penny was taken into the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home in Cambridge after she was found at the start of December, tied up and abandoned on the platform.

Haley Medlock of the rescue centre said: "For any dog this would be traumatising but for poor Penny – who was clearly suffering from problems with her eyes and an ear infection – we can only imagine how terrified she must have been."

After further vet examinations, it became apparent that Penny had been suffering with Glaucoma for some time.

Penny was closely monitored and the vets tried as hard as they could to save her eyesight.

Unfortunately there wasn’t anything they could do so they decided removal was the best option.

"But she started adapting to her new way of life so quickly – no more suffering," added Haley.

"From the day Penny was rescued she’s been happy, bright and always wagging her tail.

"She never seemed distressed staying in the kennels with the vet whilst undergoing treatment and would get very excited with a nurse or vet coming in to check on her.

"Penny is now in a wonderful foster home local to the centre – with our support, her new foster family will help her recover from her major surgery and adjust to life with no sight."

Penny will be looking for a home soon so anyone interested in adopting her is asked to keep an eye on the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home Facebook page.

The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home in Cambridge helps hundreds of animals every year and each animal receives a health check, flea/worm/tick treatment, vaccinations, neutering and micro-chipping if needed.

Many animals, like Penny need further treatment which is vital to their health.

The charity relies entirely on donations to its shops and monetary donations to pay these costs.

To donate visit: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5rka