TWO North Wales MS' have been seeing first-hand how abandoned dogs are enjoying a new lease of life in Flintshire.

Sam Rowlands MS, and Shadow Minister for North Wales, Darren Millar MS, recently visited Almost Home Dog Rescue, a small, passionate dog rescue centre based in Nercwys, near Mold.

The registered charity's vision is for all dogs to ‘live the good life’, free from cruelty, abuse, neglect or fear and having their physical, social and emotional needs met.

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Following his visit, Mr Rowlands said: “I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit Almost Home and see for myself the great work which is carried out by Joan and Dave, who run the home, and their volunteers.

"As a dog owner I find it very sad to hear about animals either being cruelly treated or, through no fault of their own, being abandoned. It was heartening to be told that in the last six years almost 1,000 dogs nave been rehomed.

“Places like Almost Home do a fantastic job, providing a safe haven for the dogs relying solely on grants and donations. They deserve all our support.”

Mr Millar added: “I was delighted to find out more about Almost Home Dog home which has been running successfully in North Wales for the last six years.

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"As an owner of a rescue dog I was particularly interested to hear about the way Dave and Joan want to promote responsible ownership and develop an education programme for young people, the next generation of dog owners. It is an excellent idea.”

Almost Home Dog Rescue promotes responsible ownership and provides support to both fosterers and adopters.

They also offer support to the appropriate bodies in order to put a stop to the unnecessary and needless suffering of dogs but in particular: racing greyhounds, breeding dogs and their puppies and dogs sold online.