THE RSPCA's oldest rescue dog to be rehomed has been taken in by a Frankley Green animal centre, after he was shut out in the snow.

Staff from the animal welfare charity found the 19-year-old terrier cross collapsed in Coventry on March 2 - in temperatures of -3°C during the 'Beast from the East' snowstorm.

The dog, now named Stormy, was taken in by Newbrook Farm Animal Hospital where he received veterinary checks and dental work, and is now up for rehoming.

RSPCA inspector Herchy Boal said: “Unfortunately during the recent snowy weather we received a huge number of calls - many of which were people who were concerned for dogs that had been shut outside in gardens, despite the freezing temperatures.

“The RSPCA is restricted in what we can do in many of these situations as, while we certainly wouldn’t advise keeping dogs outside, it is not illegal to do so if the dog has adequate shelter.

“However, in some cases, there is an urgent need for our involvement and, when we receive reports of vulnerable and exposed animals in this type of weather, we know we need to respond quickly.”

At 92 years old in dog years, Stormy will be the RSPCA's oldest rescue pooch to be rehomed.

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Inspector Boal added: "Despite his age Stormy is in generally good health and we’d like to find him a lovely new home.

"He’s a really sweet little dog and he’d make the perfect companion for an older person who wants to share their sofa with a new friend.”

Anyone interested in offering Stormy a new home should contact RSPCA Newbrook Farm Animal Centre on 0300 123 8585.