THREE puppies found roaming the streets have found new forever homes for Christmas.

Abbie, Josie and Basil were discovered by rescuers wandering the streets of London in October – all suffering from sores and rapidly losing fur.

After a few weeks of care at Battersea Dogs Home, the trio began their recovery.

Once their skin had healed and their fur began to grow back, new forever homes were identified.

The Argus: Abbie (centre) with Josie and Basil at Battersea Dogs Home Abbie (centre) with Josie and Basil at Battersea Dogs Home

Abbie’s new owner Robin Quinnell, from West Sussex, said the puppy settled in quickly after arriving in the county earlier this month.

“Abbie has settled in really well and has everyone wrapped around her paw,” he said.

"She is very cheeky but incredibly sweet and very quickly decided that her favourite spot is on the sofa. She has also bonded well with our other dog, Buddy."

Battersea Dogs Home's Old Windsor Centre team leader Craig Perera said it’s hard to believe the puppies were roaming the streets “unwell and unloved” just weeks ago.

"From the moment they arrived, our staff worked around the clock to ensure Basil, Abbie and Josie had the best possible chance to grow in to healthy, happy young dogs, before finding them new homes where we knew they’d be loved,” he said.

"Now aged four months and safe and warm, everyone hopes all three puppies will celebrate many Christmases to come with families who love them.

"We’ll never know exactly what led to this little family being left to fend for themselves at such a young age, but we know there’s a chance they were abandoned by an owner.”

The Argus: Basil has found a new owner in Kent Basil has found a new owner in Kent

Josie found a new home in Surrey with new owner Tony Hallet, while Basil's new owner Lucy Farley, from Kent, said: “He’s the best puppy. We’ve found he loves watching telly, looking at his reflection and playing with other dogs. We are so thankful for him and feel so lucky.”

Craig added: "At Battersea we understand that people may have to face the incredibly difficult decision to give up a pet, and we would never judge anyone for doing so.

"We would just urge anyone no longer able to care for a pet to reach out for support from places like Battersea, rather than put a pet’s wellbeing at risk by abandoning them.”