A serious case of animal neglect has become a story of Christmas cheer for Job the dog rescued by the SPCA.
Job has now recovered enough to be moved to a foster home in the country for a few weeks of rest and recreation.
Foster pet carer Bridget has acquired the temporary guest and she says he is loving life.
Three weeks ago Job's life was in the balance after he had been locked in a room in an abandoned house and left to starve.
SPCA inspector Vicky Border said Job was very weak and not responding but when she knelt down to talk to him, he crawled towards her with his tail wagging.
Job has gained four kilograms, his skin is healing and his fur is growing back. He also has his own QC to handle the prosecution of his former owner.
Despite his neglect, Job has turned out to be a good natured dog and being young he is still quite trainable.
Bridget says he will suit a family which already has at least one dog. And she says he is probably better with grown up children because he is quite boisterous.
