A lonely dog who looks like she is wearing rubber gloves because of her yellow paws is desperately searching for a new home.
The three-year-old lurcher - cheekily named Marigold - has left the RSPCA baffled by the colour of her lower legs.
Having rescued her as a stray, the animal charity believe she must have stained her white legs from a pesticide after running through a farmer’s field.
She is currently being cared for at the RSPCA Bath Cats and Dogs Home, in Somerset, but is yet to be shown any interest from potential owners.
CEO Rachel Jones said: “It’s quite the mystery as to how Marigold ended up with golden paws.
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“Her paws may have been left yellow due to pesticide or dye after running through farmers’ fields.
“Or it could be as a result of an iodine spray for sore feet. I guess we’ll never know!
“It is starting to fade now and we’re sure she’ll be back to her wonderful white colouring soon.
“But we loved her golden paws so much that we decided to name her Marigold as it looks like she’s got her gloves on for a spring clean.”
The “sweet but sensitive” pooch is looking for a quiet home with patient owners who can give her lots of time and space so she can settle into her new life.
Rachel added: “As Marigold was a stray we know very little about her and we don’t believe she’s lived in a home before.
“So she’ll need owners who can give her time to settle.
“She can find meeting new people quite scary but eventually builds up the courage to say ‘hello’.
“Once she gets to know you and trusts you she enjoys attention.
“When she first arrived she had no idea what to do with toys so we don’t think she’s ever had her own toys before.
“But she’s learned to love squeakers and really enjoys a good game of fetch.
“Marigold is such a sweetheart and we’re sure she’ll bloom in the right home.
“If you can give her a chance, you’ll be rewarded with a loving companion to share your life with.”
If you're interested in rehoming Marigold - or any other animals at Bath Cats and Dogs Home - contract their team on 01225 787331 or email them via rehoming@bcdh.org.uk.
Do you have a strange dog story to sell? Email paige.freshwater@reachplc.com.
