LITTLE dachshund Mary is pleased as punch to be in her new home with lifestyle blogger Katie Penny.

Thanks to RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch, Mary is now safe and with her loving family.

Katie, who lives in Clacton, said: “Mary is getting on so well, we both love her so much and can’t believe how big her personality is!

“Obviously, she was quite shy and timid when we first met her but she definitely runs the house now!

"She is like my little shadow, she is always around andfollowsme everywhere, it’s so sweet! I think we got lucky with her, she’s really well behaved and so gentle and loving.” Mary arrived at the centre as an unwanted ex-breeding dog.

She had never lived in a home and so needed a patient and caring family, which she thankfully now has.

For more information visit https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/essex-south-southend-and-district-branch/