Imagine being so hungry you resort to eating batteries and glass just to survive. This was the heartbreaking reality for Eric, a dog found starving and abandoned in Accrington, U.K. His story is a reminder of how animals rely on our compassion.
RSPCA officer Nina Small responded to a tip about the emaciated dog in a vacant house. What she found was shocking: the bull breed mix, now named Walter, was too weak to stand or lift his head. He needed immediate medical care and was the thinnest dog Nina had ever seen.
Walter’s condition was critical—his stomach contained glass, metal, and battery parts. It was clear he had been confined and ate whatever he could find. For months, his health remained uncertain, but slowly, he gained strength and eventually was healthy enough for adoption.
Now a happy, loving dog with a big personality, Walter thrived in foster care. He’s friendly with cats and other dogs but still needs socialization and basic training. After many adoption inquiries, his foster family decided to keep him, making Walter a permanent member of their family.
