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Thirty dogs with fur so matted their breeds were unrecognisable, and many covered in faeces, were found in a neglected state in kennels outside a property in the Skegness area.

The RSPCA was alerted to the plight of the dogs last week and the owner agreed to sign the pets over into the care of the animal welfare charity.

The dogs were taken by rescuers for immediate veterinary attention. Several of them were so badly matted that they had to have their fur shaved off.

The matting had caused skin problems for some of the dogs. Many also needed emergency dental work to enable them to eat properly.

One dog had puss leaking from her mouth and the situation reduced the rescue staff to tears.

Thirty dogs were found in a neglected state in kennels outside a property in the Skegness area. | Photo: RSPCA

The dogs were all cross-breeds and included Dachshunds, Yorkshire Terriers, Toy Poodles and German Shepherd types.

All the dogs are in need of care and rehabilitation from the RSPCA. When they are ready they will then be rehomed at a later date.

The dogs were in such a bad way their breeds were unrecognisable. | Photo: RSPCA

Ella Carpenter, manager at RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre in Nottinghamshire, said: “Clearly the dogs had been neglected for a significant amount of time and required their coats to be completely shaved and urgent dentals to be carried out. They were unrecognisable as to their breeds.

“One dog was in such a state she has pus leaking from her mouth. It was so upsetting to see it reduced rescue staff to tears

“Thankfully, dematting and removing the vast majority of their overgrown fur has already given the dogs a new lease of life.

“They are now able to move freely without experiencing the pain of those heavy matts, glued together with excrement, pulling and tearing at their skin.

“We will continue to regularly bathe them to help improve their skin condition and we will spend the coming weeks rehabilitating them and will give them lots of care and attention so when we are ready to re-home the dogs we can match them with a perfect future owner.”

The father of a woman who went missing in her teens nearly 30 years ago issued a fresh appeal to help try and find his daughter on her 43rd birthday.

Jaime Ann Cheesman was just 16-years-old when she was reported missing in November 1993, but she has never been found despite extensive and numerous reported sighings.

The last confirmed sighting of Jaime was on November 2, 1993, when she was seen by neighbours walking in Comber Place in Grimsby.

Reports were also later investigated that she was going by the name of Naomi and was in a hotel in London. More recently, there was an unconfirmed sighting of Jaime in Alnwick, Northumberland in 2019.

Her mum passed away without ever knowing what happened to her daughter, but her father Eric has made a fresh appeal via Humberside Police for help in tracing Jaime on what would have been her 43rd birthday.

Jaime as a child and a digital image of how she may look today. | Photo: Humberside Police

Eric said: “It’s been a long time but I am still hopeful. I do really miss her – like any dad would. I just want my daughter home.

“I don’t have a clue what happened to Jaime but I will never give up hope that I will see her again. I am confident she will be back home one day.

“I know she had a lot of friends in Grimsby, so I’m hoping that someone who knew them all may be able to help us.”

Jaime aged 14. | Photo: Humberside Police

Humberside Police have been involved in the search for Jaime for the past five years after taking over from Northamptonshire Police.

Since taking over the case, Humberside Police have carried out a forensic examination of the now demolished property at Comber Place.

They have also gone over more than 500 of Jaime’s letters, diaries and notes. From those, police have put together a list of names of those she was closest to (as seen below).

Jaime’s links to Grimsby. | Photo: Humberside Police

Detective Sergeant Sam Cunnington, who is now leading the investigation, said: “Due to the length of time Jaime has been missing, this is a very complex and difficult investigation.

“We have no CCTV, mobile phones or social media to assist us and many witnesses can’t remember accurate times and dates for when they may have seen her.

“However, we will not give up hope of finding her. I hope she is living a safe and prosperous life somewhere.

“Jaime, if you’re reading this, please get in touch with me or your dad to let us know you’re okay. You may not want to come home and that’s fine but we need to know that you’re safe.”

The investigation timeline. | Photo: Humberside Police

He added: “Although she was brought up in Westminster Road, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Jaime spent a lot of time in Grimsby where her best friend Joanne had family links.

“In the early 90s, Joanne’s parents – Clive and Valerie – secured a council house in Comber Place and the family moved to the area.

“They moved back to Wellingborough in 1993 but in November of that year Jaime returned to Grimsby with Clive and Joanne’s boyfriend Peter to tie up some loose ends.

“She and Peter stayed at Comber Place but we are told she stormed out following an argument over some CDs but when she didn’t come back or return to Wellingborough, she was reported missing.”

Anyone who remembers Jaime, or is one of the people named in the list of friends, should contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected]

Information can also be reported anonymously to Missing People by calling or texting 116000.

Belton Woods Lodges will close for an investigation after a case of dog poisoning was reported to management.

The resort manager at the lodges, which are located next to the Belton Woods Hotel and golf course in Grantham, posted the news on social media on Monday.

The dog affected was rushed to the vets and is currently receiving treatment.

Kelly Claypole, resort manager, said an investigation has been launched to keep everyone’s pets safe.

She said: “We have been called onsite this evening as we have had a suspected dog poisoning within the woods (up the main driveway).

“As a result Belton Woods Lodges will now be closed to allow an investigation ensuring no other people’s pets come to harm – as well as our beloved wildlife that we have onsite.”

The incident comes a week after the lodges enforced a rule of dogs being on a lead at all times, as well as new dog waste bins.

Kelly added: “We are aware of other incidents reported on social media affecting a number of dogs in surrounding areas which may be due to a water borne bug – from playing in and drinking from puddles, rivers and lakes – but cannot speculate at this time if this is connected.”

It is unsure when the lodges will reopen again or how long the investigation will take.