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Springer Spaniels rescued from filth training to be police dogs
Four Springer Spaniels rescued from a Tickhill property are being retrained by Greater Manchester Police after living in horrific conditions, with one dog rehomed successfully, officials said.
- In April 2025, 86 animals—including four Springer Spaniels named Bruce, Pablo, Lola, and Nellie—were rescued from a severely neglected property in Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
- Officers from South Yorkshire Police and the RSPCA found the house squalid and were taken aback by the smell, filth, and faeces upon entry during the rescue operation.
- Out of five dogs selected for their strong personalities and potential as sniffer dogs, four are undergoing specialist training to assist Greater Manchester Police in detection roles.
- A member of the Tactical Dog Unit highlighted that these dogs have transitioned from a neglected state to having meaningful roles, emphasizing that they are now provided with the best possible care.
- The rescue and retraining effort suggests collaboration between police forces and animal welfare groups can repurpose neglected dogs into valuable police sniffer dogs.
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Four dogs rescued from 'squalid' derelict house being retrained as police sniffer K-9s - Birmingham Live
Springer Spaniels Bruce, Pablo, Lola, and Nellie were found alongside 82 dogs living on horrific conditions at a property in Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorks., in April earlier this year
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