Article: One final loving lick gave this doomed bull terrier a chance of survival; Dilwyn set to get a new home thanks to vet's nurse.(News)

Byline: By DAVID POWELL

A VET'S nurse saved a condemned English bull terrier's life after he tenderly licked her hand moments before he was due to be put to sleep.

The unwanted dog was about to be destroyed but the veterinary assistant decided bull terrier Dilwyn deserved another chance.

The nurse contacted the Bull Terrier Club Welfare Trust, a dog welfare organisation, which found him a temporary loving home with Kevin Davies, 32, and his wife Clare, 39, of Rhuddlan.

The large black brindle male English bull terrier may yet be returned to his owner if he or she comes forward.

Dilwyn had been found unwanted three weeks ago ...

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