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A pitbull-type dog called Stella has been adopted by a kennel owner after being seized by police and being kept in a small cage for two years without exercise.

Stella was seized in 2014 and a destruction order was passed by a court in February. She remained locked in a small cage until June 2016, when Exeter Crown Court granted her a reprieve. That in turn started the process of finding a new home.

Speaking to Adrian Chiles, new owner Carolyne Pharoah explains the challenges involved in taking on a dog that's had such a difficult past and how Stella is adapting to her new life.

"I was expecting to meet with a very fearful dog that didn't want me to get the dog out of the in closed cage that is was in"

This clip is originally from 5 Live Daily on Tuesday 27th December 2016.