LITTLE poodle-cross Bert has stolen the heart of vets practice administrator Nikki Knapp.

Bert was one of a group of dogs from the Destitute Animals Shelter in Northolt Drive, Bolton, given a free bath and blow dry by Queens Park Vets in Chorley New Road.

The practice, one of the few remaining independent vets in town, sponsors eight kennels at the shelter.

Practice owner Lisa Edwards said nearly 800 people “liked” Bert when his picture was posted on its Facebook page.

“People were clearly captivated by him,” said Ms Edwards. “But Nikki fell for him and she has now adopted him.”