A dog who was missing for five months has been reunited with his family just in time for Christmas – after being found 200 miles from home.

Three-year-old Chihuahua Reggie disappeared from Mill Hill in London on August 17, leaving his owner Gerald Limerick, 80, devastated.

Despite a huge Facebook appeal there was no sign of him until Saturday – when he was found by animal wardens in Toxteth .

Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Coment, Donner and Dancer survived a ruff start after being born in a garden.

A litter of adorable puppies named after Santa’s reindeer survived against the odds after being found in a city garden.

Penny who had been with us just under two weeks gave birth to five puppies.

On the same day a cheque arrived from Riverview Law donating funds, these funds were used to support her and her young ones, helping to pay towards, food, blankets and vet fees. Your support makes all the difference.

Look who are clever dogs - Bone Idol and Sasha being put through their paces by Tina of the Animal Behaviour Centre.

Idol got his bronze award with Vanesa and Sasha achieved silver award with Poppy.

Both dogs are looking for forever homes.