A dog who was abandoned in the worst state the rescuer had ever seen, with maggots in his paws, is almost unrecognisable six weeks on.

Bo the Tibetan Terrier is between 11 and 14 years old but vets have not been able to determine exactly how old.

When he was rescued by Alys Wyatt – who has more than a decade of experience caring for animals – it was unknown whether he would make it.  

Bo scored just one out of nine on the body condition chart used to assess dog health. 

Norwich Evening News: Now he is putting on weight and is stronger Bo is due to be fully groomed soon Now he is putting on weight and is stronger Bo is due to be fully groomed soon (Image: Alys Wyatt)

Now he has put on weight and has begun to love life once again.  

Alys, who lives in NR3, said: “Bo is absolutely flourishing and gained so much weight.  

“We still have a long way to go but he is such a happy, healthy dog now.” 

Bo has been able to rehabilitate by taking it slowly, with the almost totally blind and deaf dog going through a lot to get to this stage.  

In November he had all but two of his teeth removed and a long course of antibiotics, he also had to have daily physio with Alys.

The 35-year-old said: “He still needs to gain another 2kg minimum but he no longer slowly walks everywhere, he will run with other dogs – it's been great to see. 

“Bo loves everyone he meets and that’s what makes it so frustrating to think that he was thought so little of by his former owners.” 

Norwich Evening News: Alys feels fortunate to spend the rest of Bo's life ensuring he is happy and loved Alys feels fortunate to spend the rest of Bo's life ensuring he is happy and loved (Image: Alys Wyatt)

Going forward Bo will need to continue to gain weight as well as build his muscles – he is also going to be fully groomed soon now that he is strong and plump enough.  

Alys added: “He also needs some more tests as his kidneys aren’t functioning to their best and he’s sporadically incontinent. 

“Beyond that, he will get to live out his life as a happy dog and meet more people.  

“I can’t wait to take him to the beach.” 

With expensive high-quality food and prolonged vet bills to pay, and with Alys currently being unemployed while she cares for her rescued animals, she is still accepting donations towards Bo’s rehabilitation via her JustGiving page.