Joanie the dog up for adoption at Norfolk Greyhound Rescue

Norfolk Greyhound Rescue is appealing for happy homes to take in Joanie, a six or seven-year-old lurcher from Ireland. 

A spokesman for the charity said: "Poor Joanie hasn't had the easiest of lives so far. 

Joanie was used as a breeder and has a hard life (Image: Norfolk Greyhound Rescue)

"She has been used for breeding and has battle scars over her body but this hasn't stopped this fabulous girl from loving humans."

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According to the rescue centre, she is not high-maintenance and would be best suited to being an only dog due to her hard life. 

Despite her hard life, Joanie loves her humans (Image: Norfolk Greyhound Rescue)

Joanie is not cat-friendly and it is unknown if she would get on with children. 

She is 24 inches from tail to shoulder so she is not a large lurcher.

Anyone who would like to find out more about Joanie should contact Norfolk Greyhound Rescue at 07470931758 or email hayleyngr@gmail.com.