Our stories

Our team responded to a call for help from a gentleman who was struggling to cope with a large number of cats. He had four to begin with but they bred during lockdown – and the numbers soon spiraled out of control.

Leggy greyhound Pancake was brought to us by another rehoming charity in March 2020. She was a happy, healthy dog and just needed someone to give her a loving new home. But first, she needed some specialist care.

Katie the Lurcher was found abandoned, injured and all alone. Her recovery would be challenging, but we were on hand to help!

Beautiful Bailey's visit to our free Wag the Weight Off clinic did the world of good.

Gorgeous Gary arrived at Woodgreen on Christmas Eve 2019. He was a stray, found freezing all by himself.

After a difficult start in life, Woodgreen made the world of difference for Earth and Mars.

Homeless, injured, and wandering the streets in the freezing cold – stray cat Meatloaf was extremely vulnerable. Without help, the future would have looked uncertain for this unloved chap.

Last year, we welcomed five-year-old Dinky to Woodgreen when her owner couldn’t look after her anymore. She was a sensitive soul who didn’t like being alone – she had severe separation anxiety.

What makes a pet truly happy? For many, especially our smaller furry friends, it’s companionship.

Dumped on a doorstep as a puppy during the first lockdown of 2020, Mickey had a rough start in life.

When the owner of two ‘female’ rabbits – Ronnie and Roxie – discovered a litter of four babies, it came as quite a shock!

Suzie is a gentle, ten-year-old German Shepherd cross who’s been with us since October 2020. This gorgeous girl was brought to Woodgreen after her owner sadly became unwell and was no longer able to look after her.