Dog found dumped by the side of the A47 near King's Lynn finds a new home

Cyril's story's been described as a "Christmas miracle"

Cyril
Author: Sian RochePublished 22nd Dec 2022

An elderly dog who was found abandoned by the side of the A47 near King's Lynn has found a new home - after being adopted by the Vicar of Soham

10 year old Yorkie Cyril was discovered dumped last month - and was taken in by the RSPCA in West Norfolk.

He's now at a new home in East Cambridgeshire, having been adopted by Reverend Eleanor Whalley.

Eleanor said she had started to look for a rescue dog after she lost her beloved terrier Belle, who had passed away aged 14.

Eleanor said: “Cyril has settled in so well. He is just full of happiness and he’s really enjoying himself and taking in the sights and sounds of Soham.

“He’s fast becoming a little celebrity and now he’s got his new family with me and the parishioners of Soham. His first official engagement was attending our Christmas tree festival and he took it all in his stride and was as good as gold.

Eleanor and Cyril

"He won’t come to every service with me - I think he’ll be bored! But he will attend our pet service in the New Year.

“Even though he’s 10 he’s turned out to be very youthful in his character - and I hope he will become a real ambassador for rescue dogs and rescue centres.

“The staff at the RSPCA centre were just so helpful and wonderful and deserve lots of credit for the incredible work they do.

“Anyone who has rescued an animal knows how special they are - and I hope people looking for a pet will always consider getting a rescue first.”

Carl Saunders, manager for the branch, added: “Sometimes rehoming older dogs can prove more difficult but it was clear to see that Eleanor and Cyril were a perfect match.

“It’s always wonderful to see a rescue pet thriving in their new home with their own loving family - but the fact Cyril will bring such joy to a large community is just heart-warming.

"His story is a little Christmas miracle.”

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