Buster the dog begins new life at Sheffield home after owner's tragic death

A heartbroken dog whose owner died is starting life at a new home in Sheffield after an amazing response to an animal charity’s appeal.
By Robert Cumber
Published 2nd Apr 2021, 15:56 GMT
Updated 2nd Apr 2021, 15:57 GMT
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Buster, a 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, tragically lost his master a few weeks ago and Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS) issued an urgent request for someone to take him in and show him the love he needs.

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The Rotherham-based charity said it had been blown away by the response and Buster has now found his ‘perfect’ foster home in Sheffield, where he is ‘settling in nicely’ and apparently prefers the name Prince.

Buster the dog enjoying some much-needed TLC with his new foster dad in Sheffield (pic: Helping Yorkshire Poundies)Buster the dog enjoying some much-needed TLC with his new foster dad in Sheffield (pic: Helping Yorkshire Poundies)
Buster the dog enjoying some much-needed TLC with his new foster dad in Sheffield (pic: Helping Yorkshire Poundies)
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It praised everyone who shared the appeal, saying ‘you guys are superstars’.

"HUGE, HUGE thank you to Rebecca and family for stepping up and helping Prince Buster in his time of need,” it added.

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He had to visit the vets yesterday to have a sample taken from a nasty lump on his foot, and he is now awaiting the results.

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