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Posted: 3rd June 2026

Lorry driver reunited with dog from roadside rescue
Marcus was reunited with Ivy at The Suffolk Show.
Marcus and cockerpoo Ivy were reunited at a county show.

A dog found abandoned by the side of a road has been reunited with the lorry driver who saved her life.

Ivy and two other cockerpoos were discovered by Marcus near a lay-by in Colchester, Essex, in December 2023. 

He took the puppies to Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre, a Stowe Veterinary Group practice, where they were treated for mange and malnutrition.

The trio then received 24-hour care at sister practice Stowe Veterinary Centre before being fostered by veterinary surgeon and practice principal, Martin Barrow.

Now, nearly three years later, all three dogs have found safe and loving homes. Ivy continues to live happily with Martin and his wife, Lesley, a head dog groomer and veterinary nurse.

On Thursday (28 May), Ivy and Marcus were reunited at The Suffolk Show, an annual event celebrating the county’s farming and agricultural heritage. 

“It was wonderful to meet Marcus again,” said Martin. “Despite being close to death when Marcus discovered [Ivy] by the side of the road, she is now a loving and affectionate part of the family.”

Image (C) Stowe Veterinary Group.



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