{"id":382304,"date":"2026-04-04T22:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/382304\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:49:13","slug":"lovely-rags-to-riches-story-of-stray-dog-saved-by-cork-animal-charity-now-in-lap-of-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/382304\/","title":{"rendered":"Lovely ‘rags to riches’ story of stray dog saved by Cork animal charity now in ‘lap of luxury’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Little Debbie was ‘mentally broken’ wandering the streets<\/p>\n

15:20, 04 Apr 2026Updated 15:24, 04 Apr 2026<\/p>\n

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Poor little Debbie was found straying in Knocknaheeny(Image: CSPCA)<\/p>\n

A “mentally broken” dog found stray in Cork is now living in “the lap of luxury” after being rescued by a brilliant animal <\/a>welfare charity.<\/p>\n

The Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA) shared how little Debbie was saved from a life of suffering and has been adopted by her forever family. The sweet little Bichon Fris\u00e9 now looks completely unrecognisable after being taken off the streets.<\/p>\n

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Debbie the Bichon was rescued off the streets(Image: CSPCA)<\/p>\n

Her story started in February when the charity was alerted following reports of a tattered little dog running stray in the Knocknaheeny area on Cork’s northside<\/a>. The charity explained that members of the public worked with them and the Cork City Council housing department to help track her down and bring her to safety.<\/p>\n

The poor pooch was “life-threateningly” ill and devastatingly, was said to be “mentally broken” after being a stray. Her poor health included a prolapsed uterus; she was very underweight, and her fur was heavily matted. She was rushed to Glasslyn Vet Clinic who devoted days to caring for her.<\/p>\n

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Debbie is doing so much better(Image: CSPCA)<\/p>\n

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She is now in the “lap of luxury”(Image: CSPCA)<\/p>\n

Debbie was a little “fighter” and was saved with “top-notch” treatment. Here she was christened Debbie and received a much-needed grooming. As soon as she was well enough to leave the vets, a member of staff took her home as a foster. The young pup was quickly adopted and brought into her new home.<\/p>\n

The lovely little dog is now living her life to the fullest, in the “lap of luxury,” the charity says. It’s a heartwarming “rage to riches” story, and the CSPCA shared some gorgeous snaps of her before and after her transformation – including a cosy snap of Debbie wearing a little jumper, curled up in a cosy bed beside the fire. She also made some new pals: a cat and a golden retriever.<\/p>\n

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