A STREET dog that was rescued from a Romanian killing station and shipped to Britain went missing just 20 minutes after it was taken to its foster home – and is now roaming the streets of Manchester.
Molly came to Irlam-based Dogs 4 Rescue, a no kill, no cage organisation which fosters abused street dogs from abroad, back in February.
Emma Billington, who runs the rescue centre, paid for Molly to be saved from the cull and brought her to England. Molly, who is estimated to be around four years old, was described as partly feral after a life on the streets and was scared of people.
Molly (back) before she was rescued at the killing station in Romania
A woman in Old Trafford offered to take Molly home for respite as she was an experienced fosterer – but disaster struck when the pair got home.
“Twenty minutes later she rang me up in hysterics, saying Molly ran out of the gate,” said Emma.
“It has all been very upsetting since then.”
Molly, who looks like a “huge Border Terrier”, has now been missing for 11 days and volunteers have been pounding the streets looking for her.
She has been spotted a few times but has run off when approached, due to her mistrust of people.
But the sightings are getting fewer and Emma is desperate for her to be found.
“The community support has been brilliant, lots of people are going down doing stake outs,” said Emma.
“We tried to get a drone but we are not allowed in the built-up area. She has been spotted sleeping under a bush and we almost got her twice one day. She is quite happy trotting about but is terrified when people come near here.”
Emma Billington, who runs Dogs 4 Rescue, is desperate to find Molly
Molly has been spotted as far away as Ordsall and she would have traversed busy dual carriageways to cross over to the Salford borough.
“She is very clever at crossing roads and we think she may have moved out of the area,” said Emma. “She’s very resilient.”
Emma is hoping to rescue Molly by surrounding her with a net with the help of several volunteers.
A dedicated Facebook page, called Molly’s Mission, has more than 100 members. Anyone wishing to help in the search is invited to join.
- If you spot her, call Dogs 4 Rescue on 07412361769 or dogs4rescue@live.co.uk.
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