SPCA animal attendant Paige Matthews holds 2-year-old Staffordshire terrier-cross Layla, who is available for adoption after a remarkable transformation. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIENWhen Staffordshire terrier-cross Layla first came into the SPCA, she was sick, scared and severely malnourished. Today, Layla loves cuddles, is always keen for a headscratch and is up for adoption. SPCA Dunedin centre manager Laura Vander Kley said the day before they found Layla, they got an alert from a member of the public about five dumped puppies. Layla when she first came came to the SPCA in November.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 20, 2026 07:05 UTC