Battersea Dogs & Cats Home at Brands Hatch is in urgent need of temporary foster carers for its abandoned dogs.

Two-year-old Sandy was brought to Battersea in November by her owner who couldn’t look after her anymore.

She suffers from a skin condition which has caused a lot of her fur to fall out.

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Battersea foster co-ordinator James Ross said: "Sandy is a wonderful dog, but doesn’t cope in kennels.

"She suffers from separation anxiety which kennels makes worse.

"An understanding foster family makes a world of difference for a dog like Sandy, whose physical and mental health can improve so much in a comfortable home."

If you think you could provide a foster home, download an application form from battersea.org.uk or email fostering@battersea.org.uk