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Woodgreen work in pet owners’ homes and the community to keep pets and their people together. And when staying together isn’t possible, we give shelter, support and kindness to help find another loving home.

How long do our older pets wait for a home?

Woodgreen’s senior pets often wait a lot longer for a loving new home. Many will need more time to recover from illness, injury, trauma – and learn to trust again.

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This baby guinea pig needed a risky surgery

At just a few months old, guinea pig Frankenstein was living in pain and needed high-risk surgery. Woodgreen were there to help get this piggy back on his paws.

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Could we give Buffy a chance at a pain-free life?

Buffy was just nine-weeks-old, born with a rare birth defect that was causing constant pain.

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This tiny kitten was fighting for her life

Mindy was just eight-weeks-old, struggling to breathe, and at risk of losing one of her eyes. Thankfully, she found her way to Woodgreen.

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Norman the Terrier arrived in a worrying condition

A huge tumour meant 11-year-old Norman could barely lift his head. We knew he must have been in a lot of pain.

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Providing life-saving care to three vulnerable cats

When pets arrive in crisis, it’s essential that we can get them the help they need as quickly as possible. Here are three cats who arrived unexpectedly, in need of life-saving support.

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These dogs arrived as emergency cases

We never know when the next emergency call is coming, but we have to be ready for it. Meet three dogs who arrived with short notice as emergency cases, with nowhere else to go.

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Could we help Daffy keep his broken leg?

Found on the side of the road with a badly injured leg, Daffy needed immediate help to avoid emergency amputation.

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Overcoming a painful skin condition

When six-week-old kitten Arnold was found, all alone and suffering from ringworm, our team were determined to get him back on track!

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The worst ears we’ve ever seen

Rosie was suffering with incredibly sore and smelly ears. It would take months of complex treatment to help her recover.

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Starting over as a senior dog

When Ozzy’s beloved owner passed away by his side, this senior pup needed a brand-new start.

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Wounded and wary of people

All Might was found abandoned in a box with injuries all over his body. Here's how we helped this brave bunny bounce back.

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