IZZY, a terrier with her own set of wheels, has a loving new home thanks to the BEN.

And what is more her new owner, James Clark, aged 55, of Westhoughton uses a wheelchair, so the whole house is wheel-friendly and perfect for Izzy to get about.

The black terrier cross, originally from America was rescued by Lauren Cole of Bark Busters, after she suffered a severe back injury while in quarantine.

Strapped

The professional home dog trainer took the disabled dog home and found that a new set of wheels strapped to her hind quarters meant she was soon racing around the house.

But Lauren did not have the time to give Izzy the 24 hour care she needs and an appeal for a new home was made.

James Clark and his wife Kathryn, aged 54, saw the appeal in the BEN and immediately rang Bark Busters to offer Izzy a home.

Lauren said: "When the Clarks rang I could not believe how perfect it was. Mr Clark has a wheelchair, so they live in a bungalow with no stairs, have mainly tiled floors instead of carpets and have a special whirlpool bath.

"I took Izzy and let them keep her overnight to see how they got on. When I went back Mrs Clark told me she was in love with Izzy. I asked if she wanted to keep her and she said: 'I'd like to see you take her off us.' I knew then that they were the perfect owners. They also have another, absolutely beautiful little dog who Izzy loves to play with called Maggie."

And Izzy will be able to continue strengthening exercises for her back legs thanks to the whirlpool bath.

Mr Clark has used a wheelchair for 34 years after a road accident left him disabled. The couple say they love having Izzy in the house and Mr Clark even takes her for rides on his special three-wheel electric scooter.

Mrs Clark, who works part-time for St George's school in Westhoughton said: "Izzy is a little darling and I could not live without her now, she is not a bother at all, she is so good. She settled in from the first night and she and Maggie play together all the time, they are like little sisters. We love her to bits and are so glad we found her."