. >> reporter: kay and saffa's visit to oakland animal services is bittersweet.free cocker spaniel they have been fostering is going up for adoption. van winkel is special of his big paws mast a big heart with a capacity to love people despite an horrific past. >> he is the most loveable dog. there is something about him i could see. >> reporter: hard to believe this is the same dog. >> your ears are huge. >> reporter: ' rived at oakland animal services last april, bruised, emaciated and his farr matted beyond belief. they called him because he was mummified. >> the dog plays like a puppy and years of neglect left him totally deaf and blind in one eye. >> so to see him like this running around and having a fantastic time and not being in pain is truly incredible and this is why i love my work. >> reporter: so winky goes up for adoption today. they are taking applications and it goes without saying that the ability and willingness to groom is a must. it took ten months of operations, therapy and foster care, but winky is ready for a loving home and a happy ending.