This is a dog that was dumped in my garden, it transpired that he was seriously ill. It was the emergency vets advice to have him put to sleep but we decided to give him a chance by opting for extensive surgery. He needed 3 operations and apparently it is a miracle he survived as he was very thin and weak. He will always have to be on a special diet. This is him just after he came home after the 2 weeks of hospitalisation. 

Linda with Louis Walsh at the launch of Dogs Trust in Ireland

Alisa Rose and Linda Martin

Toby is a one eyed shih tzu with special needs. Linda rescued him and he now lives with Alisa. He was featured on Linda's Christmas cards to her fans hence the hat!

Honeybelle was found in a terrible state after being used for breeding for many years. You can see how matted her coat is.

Linda with puppies

Sasha is a young jack Russell mix rescued from the pound

Linda with DJ Ian Dempsey at the launch of National Animal Week 2007