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Published 16:15 IST, September 3rd 2019

Boris Johnson's Dog Dilyn gets a new home at 10 Downing Street

A Jack Russell hybrid has moved into 10 Dowing Street with United Kingdom Prime Minister and his partner Carrie Symonds after being rescued from a dog shelter.

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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A Jack Russell hybrid has been rescued from a dog shelter by United Kingdom Prime Minister and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds and brought to 10 Downing street after being deserted by dog breeders.

10 Downing Street has a new resident

Brought in a red-colored bakset, the puppy looked scared as he prepared to acquaint himself with his new surroundings after being rescued from Friends of Animals Wales in Rhondda.

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Mr. Johnson's partner, Carrie Symonds confirmed the dog's name by sending out a tweet "Meet our gorgeous little rescue puppy, Dilyn".

Dilyn will be neighbors with Larry the cat who is Chief Mouser to the Cabinet office of the United Kingdom.

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Lucy's Law

TV vetenarian Marc Abraham helped Carrie to get in touch with Friends of Animals Wales. The Wales-based shelter has been determined to spread the word on Lucy's law that aims to abolish puppy breeding farms that fail to provide a safe environment that caters to the psychological, physical, and emotional needs of the dogs.

Eileen Jones, the Founder of the Friends of Animals shelter, had sent Boris Johnson a list of dogs to select from, but it was Dylin who got lucky. 

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According to Marc Abraham, Carrie Symonds is an ardent supporter of Lucy's law. Symonds and her partner have adopted a dog who otherwise would have been put down.

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A tweet from Larry the Cat's official Twitter account said: "Confirmation the Downing Street is going to the dogs..."

Eileen Jones of FAOW said it was a miracle that the Jack Russell pup has got such a great family to be with. She further added that Carrie Symonds always fought for animal welfare and they were absolutely thrilled a dog who previously had an uncertain future will now have a family who loves him unconditionally. 

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Lucy's law that aims at a ban on puppy farms not adhering to the rules set for providing a safe environment will come into effect in the United Kingdom from next year while the government of Wales has also planned on adopting the law but has not quite set a date. She further added that the cruelty that these animals face cannot be explained unless someone sees it in person. Lastly, she wished Carrie and Mr. Johnson to have a time filled with love and happiness.  

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15:06 IST, September 3rd 2019