An abused pitbull puppy is a "different dog all together" after community donations helped fund treatment and registration.
Two weeks ago Whanganui puppy and kitten rescuer, Robin Dandy, contacted the Chronicle asking for the community's help to "give the puppy a real shot at life". Funds paid for the puppy, Sage, to be micro-chipped, de-sexed and registered.
Ms Dandy said Sage has been a different dog all together thanks to the community's help.
"The money went straight into Sage's account at the Wanganui Vets. She has been microchipped and registered and is booked in to be desexed Thursday morning," Ms Dandy said.
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She said Sage was still undergoing treatment but will be up for adoption in a month or so.
"She is a very social dog and not aggressive in the slightest but because of the abuse she is still very frightened of men. Therefore I'm only looking for female owners.
"Anyone is welcome to view her and spend time getting to know her. She is a great companion."
People interested in viewing the puppy can contact Robin on 0212097028.