Stray dog rescued from Bracknell manhole being cared for by Newbury Dogs Trust

A stray dog recovered from a manhole is being cared for at the Dogs Trust rescue facility in Newbury.

Early in May, a Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue unit was called out to rescue the animal.

The dog, named Zero by carers, had been discovered by a member of the public in Bracknell.

Efforts were subsequently made by the RSPCA and animal warden officers from the Public Protection Partnership, to locate Zero's owners.

He was found with a microchip, but no information could be obtained from this device and nobody has come forward to claim him.

As a result, Dogs Trust Newbury is now looking to rehome Zero.

Assistant manager Jenny Hopkins said: "It was heart-breaking to hear about how Zero was found before coming into our care, but, despite his ordeal he has settled in well and has become a firm favourite with his canine carers.

"He is slowly coming out of his shell and showing us more and more of his personality each day.

"We've discovered he loves food and carrying his toys around with him.

"Since going up for adoption, we've had lots of interest in Zero and he is due to meet a potential new family over the next few day, which is great news.

"Fingers crossed, he'll be on his way to the forever home he deserves really soon."

For more information on adopting Zero and other dogs, visit Dogs Trust's website.