A deaf dog whose ears were cropped and was found chained in a yard is learning sign language in a bid to help her be rehomed.

Some dogs do respond to ear cropping since, after the surgery, the ears are erect, the ear canals are open, and they have increased airflow. Surgery is usually a treatment option of last resort ...

A MAN has been banned from owning animals after his puppy was discovered with bleeding and inflamed cropped ears.