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Springer spaniel rescued from squalid Doncaster home is successfully rehomed in Hull
Overview
A springer spaniel named Cloud, rescued alongside 83 other dogs from a squalid home in Doncaster in April 2025, has found a new home in Hull with owners Morgan Bulman and Luke Shepherd. The animals were discovered living in severe filth by police and RSPCA officers. Three family members responsible for the animals have been convicted of animal welfare offences and are awaiting sentencing in December.
Key points
- Cloud was one of 84 dogs rescued from a family home in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, in April 2025.
- The conditions were described by RSPCA officers as the worst they had encountered in their careers.
- Cloud is now settled and living with new owners in Hull.
- Other dogs from the rescue, including a young spaniel named Polly, have also been successfully rehomed.
- David Parkes was found guilty of failing to ensure the welfare of the animals following a trial at Barnsley Magistrates' Court.
- Delphine Parkes and Sam Parkes previously pleaded guilty to the same offences, with all three family members scheduled for sentencing on 9 December.
