An adorable pup rescued from death in Romania needed his life saved a second time - when he was struck down by a deadly rare disease.

Flynn, a crossbreed, was on the verge of being put down after he was found roaming the streets in Bucharest with no-one to take him in.

Luckily a kind-hearted couple from Glasgow spotted his photo on a dog rescue charity’s website and fell for him immediately.

Ciara McCormack and Connor McGovern had been settling him into his new domesticated life when he then sadly became seriously ill.

He stopped eating and seemed unsettled and lethargic, then began shaking uncontrollably and drooling.

As Flynn’s condition visibly worsened he was rushed to the Vets Now 24-hour pet emergency hospital in Charing Cross, Glasgow.

They diagnosed three-year-old Flynn with life-threatening Addison’s Disease, a rare condition caused by a lack of steroids in the body.

Ciara said: “It was really distressing to see Flynn so ill – especially when you think of everything he must have been through as a stray in Romania, where street dogs end up put down because there is no home for them, and then starting a new life here in Scotland.

“We adopted him in March last year and it took a while obviously for him to adjust given the totally different surroundings. Then this happened in August – just when it felt like he had really settled.

“We could see it was very serious and if we hadn’t got him help straightaway like we did then we would have lost him – which is just an unbearable thought. Since he came into our lives he’s been a part of our family and has brought us so much joy. We just couldn’t imagine life without him.

“We can’t thank Vets Now enough for looking after Flynn – we were so anxious, but they did a really good job of keeping us updated with multiple phone calls each day."

Deputy lead emergency vet at Vets Now Glasgow, Nicole Laws, who led Flynn’s care, said: “Flynn really was very poorly indeed when he came in. His sodium level was the lowest I’ve ever seen in 20 years of practice.

“Flynn was a lovely patient and very affectionate and quickly became a favourite with all the team. Seeing him bounce back and ready to go home brought great joy to all of us, especially given his background as a rescue dog."

“Ciara and Connor did completely the right thing seeking help so promptly – every minute matters in an emergency situation like this and if they’d delayed by even a few hours then we may well have been looking at a very different outcome indeed.”

Flynn is now back to his normal high-spirits – giving not one but two paws every time he’s asked and chasing after squirrels in the park.

Ciara said: “He’s just full of energy and brilliant fun to be around – to look at him now you’d think that nothing had ever happened!”

Vets Now Hospital Glasgow serves as a crucial referral and emergency hospital, providing specialised care when pets need it most. Available 24/7, the dedicated team of experienced veterinarians and support staff ensures the highest level of care and expertise for every patient.