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Glastonbury dog "Dolly" reunited with owners
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Dolly the dog was named after country singer Dolly Parton, who performed at Glastonbury for the first time this year.
Animal charity says it was legally obligated to return Dolly

A dog rescued from this year's Glastonbury music festival has been reunited with her owners.

The white lurcher was named Dolly after country singer Dolly Parton offered to adopt the dog if her owners did not come forward.

Dolly the dog was taken in by the Happy Landings animal shelter after being found cowering in one of the 5,000 tents left behind at Worthy Farm after the festival.

Staff found her during the clean up of the festival site, clearly distressed, with food provided but no water. She was treated for a serious ear infection by the rescue shelter.

Happy Landings have announced on their website that Dolly's owners have come forward. Despite having some "concerns and unanswered questions", the charity says it was legally obligated to hand Dolly back.

"The RSPCA followed all avenues possible within their legal constraints," said the charity. "Dolly was delighted to see her owner and vice versa. There have been tears all round. We have passed on all medication and the owner will have a programme of care to uphold that was started here with us and will be monitored...

"We understand people's disappointment with this outcome, we did seek legal advice from different sources but had no other option."

The charity thanked those who had offered donations to help with Dolly's care.

Dolly Parton performed at Glastonbury for the first time this year. After hearing of the dog's discovery she said she would take her back to America with her if nobody claimed her within a reasonable amount of time.

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