Press releases
One in three children pestering for pets this summer, say animal welfare charities
New research reveals more than one in three children are pestering parents for a pet this summer - prompting calls from charities for better education around an animal’s long-term needs.
Dehydrated stray cat rescued during heatwave
A stray cat found starving, dehydrated and ravaged by fleas on one of the hottest days of the year is finally on the road to recovery.
Got a spare room? Woodgreen urgently seeks kitten foster carers
Cat lovers are being urged to turn their spare rooms into safe havens for pregnant, nursing mums and their newborn kittens over the summer.
Woodgreen’s own ‘superdog’ Krypto rescued after being tied to a water container
An abandoned young lurcher is recovering after being found tied to a water storage container and left to fend for himself.
Terrier with grapefruit-sized growth given up due to cost of living hardship
An elderly dog is recovering after having a lump the size of a grapefruit – and heavier than a bag of sugar – removed from the top of his head.
Woodgreen Pets Charity joins forces with Disney’s Lilo & Stitch to help families better understand their own mischievous dogs
Woodgreen Pets Charity and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch have teamed up to celebrate the joy, unpredictability and unconditional love that dogs bring into our lives, as the new Lilo & Stitch live-action film is now in cinemas across the UK.
Five common heatwave mistakes from pet owners – and how to avoid them
With temperatures rising in the UK this week, experts at Woodgreen Pets Charity are warning owners of the five most common mistakes they could be unknowingly making, putting their beloved dogs at risk.
65% of stray cats arriving at Woodgreen still not microchipped – one year after law change
Woodgreen Pets Charity is raising the alarm at the number of stray cats still arriving at its Cambridgeshire centre without microchips – a year after it became a legal requirement to microchip a cat.
Appeal to find sighthounds new homes after seeing a 50% rise
Woodgreen Pets Charity is appealing for dog lovers to consider welcoming a sighthound into their home following a significant increase in Lurchers, Greyhounds and Salukis coming through its doors.
The Dog House at Christmas: How the Charity Behind Channel 4 Show Brings Festive Joy to Homeless Pets
The Dog House’, filmed at Woodgreen Pets Charity in Cambridgeshire, returns to Channel 4 on 18 December with a one-off festive episode that shines a spotlight on how Christmas is made extra special for homeless dogs.
Woodgreen celebrates 100 years
Woodgreen Pets Charity, which started life in north London after the First World War, is appealing for people to share their memories during its centenary year.
New series of Channel 4's The Dog House highlights current issues faced by rescue centres
Channel 4’s beloved doggy dating show ‘The Dog House’ is back with a sixth series from 15 September, offering viewers an intimate look at the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to find homeless pets their perfect match.