A DOG who underwent a hideous DIY home crop — in which her ears were illegally cut using a pair of scissors — is looking for a home where she will be safe, loved and never hurt again.

Two-year-old American bulldog cross Millie was rescued in June after being abandoned.

Staff at the RSPCA’s Godshill Animal Centre took her in after she spent a week with the dog warden, having been found wandering in a rural area.

She was also suffering from mastitis — inflammation of the mammary gland due to an infection.

Manager Suzanne Pugh said: “We believe Millie had given birth before being abandoned and she was suffering from an extreme case of mastitis.

"She was also extremely emaciated and had endured a hideous home ear crop.

"She needed immediate vet care to help with the pain and discomfort and to try to improve her weight.

“She initially adapted well to her new surroundings in the shelter and we quickly gained her trust.

"She also made a good recovery from the mastitis but we’ve not been able to spay her due to some ongoing medical issues for which she’s still receiving veterinary treatment.”

Ear cropping is a cruel and completely unnecessary process whereby part or all of the ear is removed, sometimes using scissors and knives.

Is illegal in England and Wales under the Animal Welfare Act, but the RSPCA is receiving more reports of dogs having their ears removed and is seeing more dogs with cropped ears arriving at its centres.

The charity’s experts are concerned that images shared on social media, especially from the USA and in Europe where the practice is legal or unregulated in many states and countries, coupled with celebrity culture and an increase in bull breeds seen in advertising, is making the look more popular.

Millie loves meeting new people and enjoys all the fuss and attention she receives.

She’s young and active and, as she’s quite large, staff caring for her feel she’d be best going to an adult-only home with experienced dog owners.

She’d benefit from training and would be best suited to being the only pet in the home.

Suzanne said: “Our kennel was quieter when she arrived which enabled us to support Millie's emotional health and well-being better.

"However, we recently took in 65 dogs and, as you can imagine, this means the sound, sights, smells and overall disturbance has dramatically increased.

"She’s found this really stressful and her emotional health is deteriorating and Millie really deserves this chance.”

Staff have been working with Millie to help her cope, but are desperate to find her a new home.

For more information about Millie visit her online profile or contact RSPCA IW branch on reception@rspca-isleofwight.org.uk or 840287.

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