A puppy was taken to an animal rescue after her owners couldn't afford to look after her.

West Norfolk RSPCA is looking for a family for six-month-old puppy Dakota who is a Mastiff-cross. 

Described as a "big beautiful puppy", Dakota was handed into the centre because her owners could not afford the vet care she needed for her back leg which has tendon and ligament damage.

Eastern Daily Press: Dakota was handed into the centre as her owners could not afford her medical costsDakota was handed into the centre as her owners could not afford her medical costs (Image: West Norfolk RSPCA)A spokeswoman for the charity said: "Her leg will need repairing when she is fully grown, at cost to us.

"This means her home will need to be able to cater to her current needs and exercise restriction at present."

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Eastern Daily Press: Dakota is described as a firm favourite at the centreDakota is described as a firm favourite at the centre (Image: West Norfolk RSPCA)Being part Mastiff, Dakota will be a big girl when fully grown so any potential home will need adequate space for her. 

Mastiffs are a large working dog breed and adult females can weigh between 54 to 77kg.

Eastern Daily Press: Her leg can be seen in a blue castHer leg can be seen in a blue cast (Image: West Norfolk RSPCA)Dakota is described by her current carers as "the loveliest, calmest girl" and "a firm favourite with everyone at the centre."

She is now ready to be homed and can possibly live with other dogs and cats as well as children more than 8 years old. 

Anyone who would like to find out more about Dakota should fill out a form at westnorfolkrspca.org.uk or call the centre on 01553 618889.