RSPCA rescue dog Winky finally finds his forever home

HE was injured, tied up and left for dead, rescued, then overlooked by thousands of prospective pet owners at the RSPCA Big Adopt Out. Now this one-eyed dog’s sad tale finally has a happy ending.

Hope arrived for Winky when Kym Duffield met him at the RSPCA last week — it was love at first sight.

A STORY about Winky the rescue dog with one eye and no one to love him now has the happiest of endings.

From the bull terrier-cross tied up, abandoned and left for dead to a content pet, Winky has found his forever home - and a beautiful girlfriend called Scout.

In September, Quest Community News brought readers the story about Winky being unable to find an owner at the RSPCA’s Big Adopt Out. Almost all of the 300 animals at the Brisbane meet-and-greet found homes but not Winky. He returned to the RSPCA after his big day out.

Winky with RSPCA animal attendant Danielle Oatway Booth.

RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty said an injury may have made six-year-old Winky less attractive to would-be pet owners.

“He is a good-natured, slightly timid dog who was left tied up and abandoned in Mackay and arrived to us with only one functioning eye from an injury. He was scared to be touched around his head,” Mr Beatty said.

“That injury may have made him less attractive than other animals to adopt, hence Winky being a long-timer at the RSPCA.”

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A family looking to adopt a dog met Winky at the RSPCA and it was love at first sight.

Kym Duffield said she didn’t know about Winky’s difficult start to life but was immediately drawn to his friendly nature.

Kym Duffield said she was immediately drawn to his friendly nature.

“He came straight up to me and I knew he was going to be a good match for our dog Scout,” Ms Duffield said.

“We lost a dog of 13 years a few weeks ago and Scout was fretting badly. She couldn’t get over the loss of her companion she had spent every day with.

Winky enjoys playing ball in his big new yard.

“For me it felt too soon to have another dog but I knew I had to help Scout and it has been a really good decision.

“I have only had Winky for a couple of days and he is fitting in so well. He and Scout are smitten with each other.”

Winky and his new friend Scout are a perfect match according to owner Kym Duffield.

After almost a year in kennels at the RSPCA in Brisbane and North Queensland, Winky appeared overwhelmed to have his own yard.

“The first night Winky wouldn’t sleep he spent the whole night exploring the yard and sniffing everything but now he couldn’t be happier.

“Each day he is settling in more which is lovely and is starting to let his guard down and show his affectionate side.”

Well done Winky, Scout and the Duffields.