A KIND-HEARTED family is needed to give a brave young dog a loving end to her life.

A KIND-HEARTED family is needed to give a brave young dog a loving end to her life.

Lucky was handed into Uddingston's Dogs Trust at the start of August as she was pregnant and her owner could not cope.

But when vets carried out an examination they found a cancerous tumour around her rib cage.

Trust manager Sandra Downie said: "Our team advised us that while surgery is an option, it would involve months of painful treatment and suffering.

"It was thought the kindest option would be to allow her to care for her puppies and then look for a loving home where she could see out her days in peace."

Lucky, four, gave birth to 10 puppies, four of whom died of natural causes, but the remaining six are healthy, happy and ready for rehoming.

Phil Carlie-Davis, the Trust's assistant manager, said: "She is a happy and friendly dog. She is a good mum who has raised beautiful puppies.

"The operation to remove the tumour is very traumatic as it involves removing ribs but even then there is no guarantee the operation would be successful.

"Lucky is quite stressed in kennels, she really does not like it at all, so it would be better for her to be in a home where she will get one-to-one care.

"That will give her the best chance of having the best quality of life for the time she has left. We are looking for someone who has had dogs before and has a garden so she can be let off the leash.

"She is used to older children, who will be more understanding if the tumour gets worse."

Anyone who takes on Lucky will not have to worry about being hit with huge vet bills for treating the cancer.

She will go out from the Trust on its fostering scheme, meaning it will pick up the bill for any treatment required.

Phil said: "The situation is heartbreaking for the staff but it would be worse if the dog had to stay in the home for the rest of her life.

"Being in a new home where she was loved and cared for would be much better."

Anyone who is interested in rehoming Lucky or one of her puppies should call 0141 773 5130 or visit the centre.