LIFE has not been good to some of the region's unluckiest dogs.

All have been involved in accidents and are recovering in a kennel.

Lady has only three legs, Henry has arthritis, Alf has cataracts in both eyes and Katy is recovering from being hit by a car.

The former strays are recovering at the National Canine Defence League's sanctuary at Sadberge, near Darlington, and three are in need of foster homes to help them recover before permanent owners can be found.

Henry, an eight-year-old rottweiler, was hit by a car and has osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia.

Two-year-old Katy, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was also hit by traffic before being brought in as a stray.

Alf, an eight-year-old German shepherd, has cataracts in both eyes and is being treated for a gastric infection.

In the short-term Alf, Katy and Henry need dedicated foster homes where they can be cared for. All vets' bills will paid by the league.

Lady, a German shepherd-collie cross, is in need of a permanent home after recovering from a road accident after which a leg was amputated.

* Two-year-old Peggy, which also had a leg amputated, needs a foster home because there is no room at the kennels.

For more information about foster care or any of the dogs, contact the league on (01325) 333114.