A PATTERDALE terrier found with "horrendous" injuries to his face is seeking a new home after a remarkable recovery at the RSPCA's Newport Animal Centre.

Fig was brought to the Newport centre for treatment after he was found by members of the public after straying into a yard at Painscastle in Powys on Wednesday, October 14.

He had injuries to his mouth, jaw and lips - which were consistent with badger baiting - prompting the RSPCA to appeal to the public for information.

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Staff at Newport Animal Centre said Fig's progress had been "amazing" while in their care - and are now hoping to find him the perfect new home.

Fig is looking for new owners who will be home with him for much of the day, and a family who will be extra careful around his face wounds. His injuries mean Fig sometimes loses food from the side of his face - so adopters will need to be prepared to clean his face after meals.

The four-year-old brown dog has not let his injuries hold him back, however, as he loves playing with his toys and games and is very excitable.

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Fig is looking for a new home after recovering from his horrific facial injuries. Picture: RSPCA.

Kathryn Logan, from the RSPCA Newport Animal Centre, said: "Fig's progress with us has been nothing short of amazing.

"When he first came to the RSPCA's attention, he had some horrific, gruesome injuries to his face, lips and jaw - and our inspectors strongly suspect these were linked to badger baiting.

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"Thankfully, he has done incredibly well in our care and is now ready for a second chance of forever home happiness.

"Fig is an amazing dog - he knows how to sit, loves toys and games and is a bag of life and energy. He’ll need to be the only pet in any new home, and will need a new owner who will be home most of the time, and is patient enough to wipe down his face after meals and take care of his facial injuries.

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Fig's facial injuries are thought to be consistent with badger baiting. Pictures: RSPCA.

"We've already had enquiries and interest already about Fig - and that's no surprise. He's such a friendly boy who thoroughly enjoys fuss and attention, and will make an amazing companion.”

Anyone wishing to adopt a pet from the Newport Animal Centre can contact them via newport@rspca.org.uk. The centre is currently open by appointment only due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in Wales.