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An older woman sits on a sofa holding her small rescue pet dog, while a smiling carer in a green shirt sits beside her. Natural light enters through a window in the background.

Woodgreen is redefining rescue

This is how we rescue

We believe the most powerful rescue is one that keeps pets safe at home with the people they love.

Keeping pets and their people together

We know how much joy pets bring to their owner’s lives, and we’ve seen how painful it is for both when they’re separated from each other. None of us know what’s around the corner – when a struggling owner is faced with an unexpected crisis like a sudden vet bill, loss of a job, or illness, many feel like the only option is to give up their beloved pet.

But it doesn’t need to be this way. We step in before that crisis becomes a heartbreaking separation – offering practical advice and support that helps to keep pets in their loving homes.

Protecting their special bond

Our teams work in pet owners’ homes and the community to provide the right support at the right time – from health checks and behaviour advice to emergency food, veterinary support and ongoing care.

We know these are loving owners who are dedicated to their pets, but they don’t always know how to help them or aren’t aware of the services we offer. We’re determined to reach pet owners sooner, so they don’t feel forced to give up the pet they love.

By easing the pressures that push owners to breaking point, we can help keep pets where they belong: safe, loved and at home. This is how we rescue.

And when staying together isn’t possible, we continue to care for pets – giving them the shelter, support and kindness they need until they find another loving home.

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An older man smiles at a black and white cat sitting in front of him, while a woman in a green shirt, from Woodgreen pets charity, watches them, all indoors with soft, natural light.

Phil and Bella

Phil and his beloved cat, 21-year-old Bella, have been together through it all. From supporting Phil with his anxiety to being there as he recovered from heart surgery, she has been his constant. But, when Bella started slowing down and losing her appetite, Phil worried he’d lose his best friend.

Unsure how to give Bella the right care and manage costs involved, Phil was struggling, so he reached out to Woodgreen for help. Our Community team were able to provide the hands-on support he needed to feel confident in caring for Bella.

From liaising with Bella’s vet to helping with supplements and dental food, we made sure Phil had a plan to support Bella in her old age. This helped to keep her where she belongs – at home with Phil. Today, she’s living out her golden years comfortably, with her best friend by her side. This is how we rescue.

Do you agree we should provide support to keep pets and their people together?

Just like we did for Phil and Bella.

Why our support matters

59%

of pets could have stayed with their loving owners with earlier support.

54%

of owners go without essentials to care for their pets.

48%

of people don't know support is available to help them keep their pet.

Our ambition is to make sure no owner ever has to give up their pet, and make shelter the exception.

This is how we rescue

An elderly woman holds a small brown and white rescue pet while a carer in a green Woodgreen polo shirt sits beside them, gently touching the dog and looking at the woman with care.

What we do at Woodgreen

Woodgreen exists to ensure every pet can have a healthy and happy home, and for every owner to get the support they need to make this possible.

 

 

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