A dog which had been abandoned on the balcony of a Madrid flat for the past two weeks has been rescued by the Civil Guard, firemen, and members of the animal protection group, El Refugio.

Eighteen-month old Aruk, a cross-breed dog, was kept alive by neighbours putting food over the balcony.

They also managed to use a hosepipe to keep him supplied with water.

He was left there when, according to neighbours, his owners entered prison.